/Interiors

Madu Restaurant

E.Grønlie

Project information

  1. Location Oslo‚ Norway
  2. Area5.600 m²

Project details

  1. Design by Kristin Jarmund Architects (now part of Nordic)
  2. Year2005 — 2008
  3. StatusCompleted
  4. Client Kongens Gate 5 ANS
  5. Enquiries Ola Helle

The restaurant and lounge area are inspired by traditional Norwegian themes and materials, but given a modern, almost abstract design, to underscore its contemporary expression. The ancient Norwegian log-house is used as a reference for long continuous wooden walls floating through the entire space, yet the use of integrated lighting and niches for seating give the expression a three-dimensional twist and an innovative outlook. Abstract fire- and water ingredients add to the impression. Fireplaces are integrated in the communal table and a water curtain makes up the semi-transparent division between the restaurant and the lounge/ bar area.