Scandinavian Country Gone Copenhagen Contemporary....
Photography is by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen
The new Copenhagen restaurant "Host" by Norm Architects combines traditional rustic Scandinavian interiors with contemporary minimalism, incorporating recycled materials such as weathered boards, antique lamps and old pallets into a simple, fresh white environment. Embodying the same concept as the undercurrent of this blog, the restaurant seamlessly integrates old and new to form a contemporary environment with the comfort, beauty and rawness of aged goods.
The dominant Copenhagen restaurant label Cofoco collaborated with Norm architects and Danish product designers Menu to establish a concept that went much deeper than aesthetics. “We tried to see if we could find a balance where the interior, the dinnerware and the food told the same story, without it being too old-fashioned or too much of a theatrical backdrop,” said Bjerre-Poulsen. The final composition executes this concept clearly and tastefully, integrating the various aspects of the restaurant effortlessly.
Menu created a collection of tableware especially for the restaurant, which includes basic white plates and dishes, alongside blue and grey pieces and slabs of granite (pictured above). The shapes are naturally organic inspired by rustic countryside ceramics. My favorite are the slate plates, and those wine decanters are perfect Christmas presents for the boys.
Photography is by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen
Some details of the materials; I know I have gone all out with the imagery here but you have to take in all the details to appreciate the depth of unity between the interiors, the tableware collection, the food .... and therefore the atmosphere. The windows (above, centre) lining the conservatory were salvaged from an old hospital.
The basement provides a more intimate and private dining experience. The theme, "to transform the feeling of eating outside on a Scandinavian farmyard in rural settings to an urban and more minimalist indoor context,” is continued using vintage cutting boards to line the walls and heavy rustic tables contrasted with simple light coloured chairs in the whitewashed space.
Photography is by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen
Had to put the food in there.... Left to right // slate plate // small white bowl and jug // slate plate by Menu
To read more about the restaurant, visit New Norm
