Soy by Neogenesis+Studi0261

The black granite platform with two black island kitchens fuse with the subtle background making the food the protagonist. Grey and brown tones, textural walls and bold, curvilinear forms cohesively blend and transcend visual fluency thereby creating refreshing aesthetics. The space is infused with personally curated furniture. Furthermore, considering Hanswagner’s Chairs as a case study for the design, the same was redesigned according to the anthropocentric requirements and context with a teak wood modification. Also, a unique design was decided for the tables with the combination of wood and metal with traditional Japanese joineries to add to the whole distinctive identity of the space. 

The serving station is designed to add privacy to the dining hall by creating partitions and also accommodates air conditioning leaving the ceiling open with minimal services. The Grey  plastered ceiling is a background to the sleek designed lighting fixture and starking red fire sprinklers which standout of the Grey and brown interior. The Cementitious plaster tones of the dining area and dark black granite kitchen subtly change colour as the light penetrates through the front glass facade. A series of linen shear curtains on the facade frame tailored vistas through and between spaces, crafting intimate and intrigue yet diverse dining experience for the guests. At the same time, the customized lighting fixture, and curated chairs and dining tables add a layer of relaxed refinement that echoes the essence of the client’s culinary vision.

The design of SOY centers around an ever-evolving curation of experiences. It was imperative to stay clear of cliches and give the space its own distinctive identity. This restaurant intends to become a trademark for its aesthetics, relaxed luxury, offering a sense of earthy rawness combined with a memorable Asian dining experience. Every detail at SOY is an outcome of precisely researched social, historical and cultural context.