Contemporary classic
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about contemporary classic
Project • By INSADA Integrated Design Team • Restaurants
Bekkan by Esina
Located in Arcadia Senayan, South Jakarta, Bekkan by Esina was conceived as the next evolution of an established Japanese restaurant brand. The project challenged conventional expectations of Japanese restaurant interiors by moving away from familiar minimalist aesthetics and instead introducing a sophisticated dialogue between European classical design and Japanese hospitality.
The owner's ambition was to create a dining destination that clearly distinguished itself from its existing restaurants while expressing a more refined and premium identity. Rather than relying on overt thematic elements, the design communicates this transformation through spatial composition, material richness, and carefully crafted architectural details.
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Product • By Wriver • Pezzo Console Table
Pezzo Console Table
Pezzo Console Table bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary sculptural expression. The pezzo series of tables and storage expresses a balance of soft, curving forms - with the rigidity and refinement of hard materials. The metal clad sides frame the surface while custom handmade ceramic tiles celebrate their subtle imperfections, variation, and sheen.
The series sought to create a contemporary design language that is minimal yet expressive, bringing together craft, modularity, and modern sensibility in one cohesive system. More