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RESTAURANTS AND BARS Where we eat and drink is instrumental to defining our lifestyle and shaping how we engage with the world around us. A restaurant has the ability to improve an area and the lives of those who visit. It can not only make us feel comfortable, but also more confident when designed correctly. At Martin Brudnizki Design Studio we ensure our interiors are atmospheric, sophisticated and modern with an approach that places the context and the Client at the heart of the design. Whether the interior harnesses the

heritage of the space and unique character of the surrounding area or translates the Client’s vision into a reality, the Studio’s approach endeavours to fuse functionality and efficiency with bespoke luxury. The end result is a restaurant or bar that not only excites the eyes and entertains the brain, but one that is capable of shaping the lives of the people that visit.

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MOTHER WOLF LOS ANGELES

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THE IVY LONDON

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LES JARDIN DU PRESBOURG PARIS

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FORTNUM & MASON HONG KONG

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FOUR SEASONS ASTIR GREECE

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LE CHARDENOUX PARIS

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THE SURF CLUB RESTAURANT MIAMI

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AQUAVIT LONDON

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SCOTT’S LONDON

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DAPHNE’S LONDON

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PINK MAMMA PARIS

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SEXY FISH LONDON

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CAFE BOULUD TORONTO

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MOTHER WOLF LOS ANGELES Situated off Sunset Boulevard, Mother Wolf is a playful Italian restaurant where theatre and relaxed dining is at the heart of the design.

Inspired by Italian craft and timeless style, Mother Wolf is an ode to the glamour and elegance of Italy’s design language. Citing Murano glass lighting, antique mirrors and Sienna marble table

tops, every aspect of the restaurant’s interiors connects to the country’s design heritage.

References to Gio Ponti and Carlo Scarpa can be found within the dining chairs and central bar whilst a trompe l’oeil scene depicts lemons and pomegranates; an ode to the chic riviera of Italy’s coastline.

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LES JARDIN DU PRESBOURG PARIS Part of the Beaumarly Group and brain child of the iconic Costes Brothers, Les Jardin du Presbourg opened its doors to Paris’ glitzy elite at the end of 2019. Featuring star-studded interiors reflecting

the restaurant’s close proximity to L’Etoile, the restaurant features a shell- encrusted salmon counter, glowing ionic columns and mural scenes of Paris.

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FORTNUM & MASON HONG KONG Inspired by the elegance and sophistication of Fortnum & Mason’s iconic Piccadilly store, MBDS helped the Royal grocers introduce their brand to Asia. Situated in the ultra-modern K11 Musea on Hong Kong’s picturesque Victoria Harbour, the new Fortnum & Mason stands as a beacon of English

hospitality in a burgeoning market. Split across two floors, with panoramic views of the Hong Kong skyline, Fortnum & Mason comprises a full shop floor and a separate restaurant, 181, serving lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

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FOUR SEASONS ASTIR PALACE GREECE Located on the Athenian Riviera, Four Seasons Astir Palace is a hotel with a glamours heritage that has recently undergone a full refurbishment.

Split across two sites, Nafsika and Arion, our design for the hotel’s signature F&B spaces include Pelagos, Mercato and Avra – a sleek waterfront lounge with views over the Saronic Gulf. Located in the Arion wing, Pelagos features

a timber panelled ceiling, which mimes the shape of a boat’s hull and a marble patterned floor inspired by traditional boat sails. Mercato features a warm colour palette of azure-blue and ochre whilst it’s adjacent bar Avra, designed as a casual lounge-bar, sits on the waterfront with contemporary artwork and soft furnishings in pastel hues.

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LE CHARDENOUX PARIS Le Chardenoux is a traditional Parisian family bistro with a heritage stretching back to 1908.

Located near the Jardin de la Folie, the area still retains links to the land and its produce, as well as being home to Chef Cyril Lignac whose chocolate café and patisserie are within striking distance.

Le Chardenoux is listed as an historic monument with its impressive marble bar a central focus to the restaurant. MBDS has sensitively redesigned the rococo bistro with influences from the

pastoral pleasures of the surrounding area and its heritage as an agricultural hub all whilst adding a contemporary twist. A decorative ceiling with a sprawling hand-painted leaf pattern in tones of green reflect the gardens nearby and classic stone flooring lends a traditional touch. Antique bar stools, warm lighting and organic shapes and curves help revive the restaurant whilst a colour palette of rich burgundy and soft sage green ensure the restaurant feels relaxed yet elegant.

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THE SURF CLUB RESTAURANT MIAMI The latest restaurant from West Coast Chef, Thomas Keller, exudes an elegant and luxurious aesthetic. The interiors have been imaginatively brought to life through the implementation of art-deco inspired chandeliers, hand-painted murals by British artist Gary Myatt and verdant planting native to Miami. The restaurant revives the hotel’s reputation as an iconic members’ club to the prominent and illustrious names of the

golden era. A spirit of Miami has been emulated across the entire restaurant and adjoining terrace. Bold terrazzo flooring and lush planting native to the region ensure the restaurant is rooted to the locality. Custom artwork by American artist Donald Robertson, depicting scenes that echo the local landscape and offer a distilled vision of the Surf Club’s 1930s heyday and offer a whimsical look back on a bygone era.

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AQUAVIT LONDON Situated in London’s redeveloped St James’s Market neighbourhood, Aquavit is a 142 cover restaurant showcasing the very best of Nordic cuisine and design. Inspired by Gunnar Asplund’s Gothenburg City Hall in Sweden, Aquavit showcases an expansive dining space flooded with green Swedish marble and textile artwork by Scandinavians, Olafur Eliasson and Barbro Nilsson. A curved parameter in

rose gold mirror and timber panelling frames two private dining rooms located on a mezzanine level whilst the vivid patterns of Josef Frank are utilised through the use of upholstery and tableware. A statement marble bar showcases the restaurant’s namesake, Aquavit, with an impressive tiered stand complete with distinctive Schnapp Fish decanters from Svenskt Tenn.

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SCOTT’S LONDON Located on Mount Street, Scott’s is a 130 cover restaurant of great provenance and indisputable style. The interiors feature a timber panelled dining room with burgundy leather banquettes and dining chairs, silver leaf mirrored screens and a marble top

with stingray fronted bar. The walls are adorned with artwork from era-defining artists, including Michael Landy and Gary Hume; combined with bespoke collaborations, including a chandelier by Patrice Butler and crustacean display by Amanda Levete.

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DAPHNE’S LONDON Established in 1964, Daphne’s is a neighbourhood restaurant serving authentic Italian food. Redesigned

by MBDS in 2014, the restaurant retains the effortless charm and natural warmth so synonymous with Italian culture whilst bringing it up to date for today’s dining crowd. A vibrant colour palette of pinks, yellows, greens and oranges reflect the rooftops of Positano and the great works of Venetian colourists, Titian and Veronese. Whilst colourful, the restaurant retains a modern elegance and

luxurious comfort with rich leather upholstery and marble. The main body of the restaurant is framed by linen awnings which hang overhead, cocooning diners in the warmth of the interiors. A carefully curated collection of European modern art adorns the walls, offset against signature rattan backed chairs. Vintage Murano glass chandeliers hark back to the glamorous heyday of Italian style and light up the artwork perfectly.

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PINK MAMMA PARIS The Studio’s third collaboration with Big Mamma Group’s latest venture, Pink Mamma occupies a brightly-hued building in Paris’ 9th arrondissement.

The restaurant’s all-day dining concept can be experienced over four floors, consisting of a striking mirrored bar and paired-back lounge, antipasti bar, robata grill restaurant, pitched glazed rooftop

dining room and intimite night-time cocktail venue, adorned with pink mohair velvet walls, a fiery red marble bar and bespoke shelving, clad with laboratory-style bottles. Each floor features a distinctive identity and is designed to reflect the laid-back Italian trattoria-inspired gastronomy.

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SEXY FISH LONDON Located on London’s Berkeley Square, Sexy Fish is an Asian-fusion restaurant from Caprice Holdings.

The 140 cover restaurant’s contemporary interior is influenced by the style and sophistication of a mid-century brasserie and the patterns and motifs of the ocean; all imaginatively brought to life with installations from international names in the worlds

of architecture, art and fashion in Frank Gehry, Damien Hirst and Michael Roberts. The Coral Reef Room, is located on the lower level and accessed down a feature staircase inspired by the mid-century architect, Carlo Scarpa. Featuring live coral reef tanks across two entire walls, this exclusive and dramatic private dining room has space for 48 guests.

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CAFÉ BOULUD TORONTO Located in the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Café Boulud is a classic mid-century brasserie with a contemporary twist. Redesigned by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio in 2015, the new interior

displays a modern playfulness whilst feeling comfortably current as a warm palette and fun furnishings match the elegance and sophistication synonymous with the hotel it occupies.

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45 JERMYN ST. LONDON Set within Fortnum & Mason, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio reimagined the original Fountain Restaurant with a design that fuses the charm and heritage of this iconic department store with contemporary London glamour. The design for the 113 cover restaurant features traditional oak

parquet flooring, rosewood tables and low ceilings complete with an Edwardian inspired patterned bead. Complementing these traditional elements, the silver walls, composed of textured glass bonded to mirror, create a modern touch and add to the sense of combining the old with the new.

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THE IVY LONDON Martin Brudnizki Design Studio was approached

by Caprice Holdings to redesign iconic London restaurant, The Ivy. Known around the world, The Ivy has been synonymous with style and status for a century and the quintessential West End establishment’s new look encapsulates those much-loved features that has made it famous. From

the original stained-glass windows to the focus on the best of British art, those elements which were the essence of The Ivy’s past interior remain.

Keeping these elements in mind, MBDS brought the restaurant into the 21st century through the design of a breathtaking central bar and the use of an elegant colour palette to reinvigorate the space.

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THE IVY CHELSEA GARDEN LONDON With locations spanning across London and further afield, The Ivy Collection brings together the first-class service and iconic branding synonymous with The Ivy to smaller, more relaxed settings. Starting with the history and heritage of the buildings and locations in which they find themselves, each restaurant tells a unique story. A mixture of leather and mohair

seating and bespoke furniture provides an elevated feeling whilst a plethora of artwork and carefully chosen colour palettes relate back to the original restaurant. From Chelsea to Marylebone, via Kensington and Covent Garden, each restaurant encapsulates the essence of The Ivy whilst accommodating a more relaxed audience.

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MATSUHISA ST. MORITZ Japanese Chef, Nobu Matsuhisa, decided to turn the 108 cover Nobu restaurant and bar into the more exclusive Matsuhisa brand, enlisting Martin Brudnizki Design Studio to create the interior.

Located in the legendary Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in the Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz, focal points of the design include the skylight with views of the iconic hotel tower, a temperature controlled sushi and saki

counter, and a curated display of objects from the hotel’s history. Much of the concept was inspired by regional materials, with dark stained timber parquet flooring throughout, bordered by a locally sourced black marble and panelled walls made from blackened pine which feature a traditional sgraffito frieze often seen on the exterior of traditional Swiss chalets.

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HOLBORN DINING ROOM LONDON Set within the refined elegance of the Rosewood London Hotel and facing Scarfes Bar, Holborn Dining Room is a 236 cover brasserie that is both stylish and familiar. Martin Brudnizki Design Studio utilised the rich heritage of this Edwardian belle époque building and added a contemporary twist, with glamorous neo-gothic chandeliers hanging

over the original marble floor and oak and copper bars flanking either side of this animated room.

The designs are inspired by the finest aspects of British craftsmanship, with reclaimed oak furnishings, antique mirrors and leather upholstery all adding to the relaxed sophistication that helped revitalise this old banking hall.

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SCARFES BAR LONDON Martin Brudnizki Design Studio was asked by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to design Scarfes Bar, located inside the London edition of their luxury hotel group. With space for 80 people, the Studio set about transforming the interior into a warm and vibrant bar, taking inspiration from the atmosphere of a drawing room and the sophistication of

a gentlemen’s club. Optimising the heritage of the Edwardian belle époque building, original architectural features were retained, ensuring the space had a strong sense of history. Throughout the bar, vintage furnishings were mixed with custom designed pieces, allowing guests to continually discover new elements of the design.

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HARTNETT HOLDER & CO NEW FOREST Martin Brudnizki Design Studio was asked to design Hartnett Holder & Co, the restaurant at Lime Wood Hotel in the heart of the New Forest National Park. The restaurant is a collaboration between Michelin-starred Chef Angela Hartnett and Lime Wood’s Chef, Luke Holder. The design took inspiration from the building’s Regency

architecture and from the restaurant’s locally sourced, simple dishes. The Studio introduced a dark stained, oak panelled bar topped with an Irish green marble to the dining space alongside bespoke furniture upholstered in rough linens and patterned fabrics to bring an unpretentious sense of English eccentricity.

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CECCONI’S MIAMI BEACH MIAMI The Miami outpost of the famous London restaurant, Cecconi’s sits within the ground floor courtyard of Soho Beach House on Collins Avenue. The interior evokes the signature glamour

of the restaurant’s London parent, but with a fresh Miami angle, with the use of vibrant colours and patterns; all set amongst lush vegetation and silver button trees from which hang glass jar lights.

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CECCONI’S WEST HOLLYWOOD LOS ANGELES Located on the corner of Melrose Avenue and Robinson Boulevard in West Hollywood, Soho House’s Nick Jones asked Martin Brudnizki Design Studio to design this American West Coast instalment of the original London hotspot. To give the 154 cover restaurant an appropriate Californian twist, a black and

white marble floor was set in contrast to gem-like Cyrillian blue-coloured leather and mohair velvet on custom made oak chairs and banquettes. The ivorypainted walls were lined with large mirrors, while Murano-styled glass chandeliers and wall sconces were introduced to illuminate the space.

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DEAN STREET TOWNHOUSE LONDON Located in the heart of Soho, Dean Street Townhouse occupies numbers 69 and 70 Dean Street; a pair of Georgian residences built by carpenter John Meard in 1732-1735. Home to aristocratic families and, at one point, King Charles II’s mistress Nell Gwynne, the houses were a melting pot for sculptors, architects and

artists to meet. Paying tribute to the original Georgian building, the 128 cover restaurant features reclaimed oak timber flooring, patterned wallpaper inspired by the period, a mixture of rich velvet fabrics and custom-designed dining chairs, benches and chandeliers.

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LE CAPRICE LONDON Located on a quiet side street in St James’s, Le Caprice is an intimate, yet lively space seating between 60 and 75 covers. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio was asked by Caprice Holdings to refresh

this London stalwart of the restaurant scene.

Keeping its well-known monochromatic aura intact, black and white wall panelling with mirror details and a new black marble floor, edged with pristine white marble, were installed.

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J.SHEEKEY OYSTER BAR LONDON Caprice Holdings asked Martin Brudnizki Design Studio to design the oyster bar extension to the famous fish restaurant in St Martin’s Court. Inspired

by the original restaurant, the Studio added a sense of theatre in placing the prep-kitchen in the centre of the space. The oyster bar seats 50 covers.

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CARNE MARE NEW YORK Carne Mare is a chophouse and seafood restaurant by renowned New York chef Andrew Carmellini and Noho Hospitality. The two-story restaurant and bar is located in the historic South Street Seaport area in Downtown Manhattan. Harking back to the simple steak houses and fish restaurants of Venice,

Carne Mare has been elevated to accommodates today’s metropolitan dining scene. A mixture of high and low materiality is blended together to create a restaurant that matches the reputable cuisine of Andrew Carmellini.

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