In the process of working together with the customer we realized that for us in this project it was important to create a design that seemed to take us on a journey through centuries of history. We used a variety of materials and techniques that helped immerse guests in an atmosphere of mystery and references to ancient times. Looking at the reflections in stainless steel, art objects frozen in translucent resin and finding passwords in unexpected places in the interior, guests are immersed in the atmosphere of Merjan times.

On the first floor it was possible to place the main hall with a contact bar area and open kitchen, as a result the process of food preparation turned into one of the main attractions of the restaurant. The second floor – more chamber and disposing atmosphere for relaxation and socializing. Various seating options – at the bar counter, in sofa areas, benches and comfortable armchairs, as well as at large communal tables – provide a capacity of 64 visitors in the restaurant. On the basement floor is located the main workshop area of the kitchen and sanitary facilities.

Upon entering the compact lobby, guests are greeted by a mountain of stones in a dimly lit and lushly textured space. Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that these “boulders” are an allusion to an ancient animal trap. Each stone has its own special role in this form: one serves as a bait, another as a trap lid tied with jute, the third as a continuation element.
The hostess stand reminds of the relationship between man and nature, how ancient tribes used traps for survival and how much they depended on the world around them. Each boulder carries its own meaning, encouraging the guest to look deeper into the establishment and reflect on the roots and connection to the past.

The whole space of the restaurant resembles a house, in which historical and modern layers are layered. For starters, the reference to the hut is striking: we kept the oak beams on the ceiling and supplemented them with carved planks, somewhat similar to the platbands of such familiar Russian huts.
In addition, the project uses two types of plaster. One of them is more textured and charismatic, resembling clay with a natural earthy color. We used this plaster to fill in between the beams and on some of the partitions. On the other hand, on the walls, we applied a calm and light-colored texture of the mazanka.

The freestanding bar island draws the attention of guests with its contrast of stainless steel, concrete and natural materials.The stainless steel reflects all the colors, shades and textures, creating a mesmerizing effect.

The part of the counter where guests sit is made up of multicolored layers of concrete, which resemble a slice of earth and also reference archaeology and excavations. On the table top are embossed messages – runes. The same principle was used for the tables, which resemble primitive furniture in a cave.