YODEZEEN studio announces the completion of Alba, a sophisticated Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of London. Designed to evoke the charm of the Italian coast, the project reflects YODEZEEN’s signature blend of storytelling, meticulous craftsmanship, and contemporary design. Alba introduces a unique experience to the city’s HoReCa scene and marks the studio’s debut in London’s restaurant market.
The architects and designers drew inspiration from the sea, creating a flowing spatial design and selecting natural textures that evoke the atmosphere of a private yacht voyage along the Apennine Peninsula. The bar, shaped like a yacht, takes center stage, with ceiling and table finishes echoing the texture of a yacht’s deck. Verde Alpi stone—evoking the lush landscapes of Capri—serves as a signature material, while delicate lighting elements inspired by floral trees add a whimsical touch. Vibrant textiles and nautical-inspired details in the fabrics and leather tie everything back to the overarching Mediterranean theme.
The VIP rooms offer a refined sanctuary within the restaurant, featuring custom fabric wall panels, warm carpeting, and bronze accents, including textured bronze table bases paired with green stone tops. These bespoke elements were sourced and crafted through close collaboration with brands such as Exteta, Poltrona Frau, Giorgetti, and Meridiani, complemented by lighting from Henge and Lasvit and contemporary artworks by Egor Zigura.
YODEZEEN worked closely with YDF Interiors, whose expertise ensured the flawless execution of Alba’s intricate custom elements and complex design solutions. One of the most challenging features was the bar’s glass with a bronze mesh embedded underneath—a detail that required the glass to be bent on three sides without breaking, demanding both precision and innovation.
