FOODINSPACE / AWARDS 2024

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Marokana, Kyiv – Ukraine

Project description

As is known, Europeans have always loved to explore the culture of exotic countries.Traditions of architecture, crafts, and colour schemes have had a huge impact on creativepeople for a long time. These gave rise to the emerging of colonial architecture andinteriors in the homeland, as well as the increase in trend reversal – the emergence of the cultural object directly in distant lands.So, a beautiful villa in Morocco happened to be a source of inspiration.Hand-crafted tiles and glass bricks with warm illumination create the portal of theentrance to the mysterious city; as a reminder of the magnificent cities along the oceanshore, on the “edge of the earth”.The natural, nude colour and terracotta`s material bear the memory of the touch of themaster`s hands and dominates the interior, covering floors, walls, and even ceilings.Pergolas (sun protection structures) on the ceiling give an impression of being in thevilla. Chandeliers with plants embody the tradition of terracing greenery, andillumination – the eternal sun.The walls with large mirrors symbolize the colour of the Atlantic Ocean, which washesthe sandy shores. Glass bricks were created especially for this project and integratedinto real brickwork. Amber light pouring through them reminds the sun`s rays.The combination of terracotta with many shades of Azur blue and deep blue, some brassas a symbol of gold, are the main range of the interior. As for the bar`s stand, theenlarged relief element in glazed ceramics was created using the traditional ornaments.The glossy structural surface magnetically draws attention to itself and is the main focusof the space. The Eastern classic lamp lines were used in the shelves` design on bothwalls of the bar area. The brass elements resemble garlands of lanterns strung on theaxle.Ceramic countertops, chairs, sofas are made in the style of handmade artisans. Naturaland relict wood, ropes, carpets with deep shades, mild earth colour of all materialsemphasize the aesthetics of a country house.Furthermore, Inga Makarova`s paintings depicting exotic animals, aboriginal womenpromote the impression of an artist`s workshop or a collector`s villa.Another Ukrainian master created a sign based on the cultural symbols of the Africankingdom, which became the establishment`s logo.

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