Set over around 2000sqm, the restaurant is conceived to be generously spacious, indulgent for guests, and a premier dining destination.
Starting with the oyster shape, the design takes reference from a continuation of underwater forms, movements and colours. Curvaceous oceanic shapes and details, inspired by aquatic forms of scallop tails, jellyfish, tentacles, waves and spiraling shells, envelop the entirety, flooding the space with a visual underwater language.
The long slender floor plan allowed the restaurant to be laid out in a procession, from an intimate entry landing, down and through a variance of low and high ceiling spaces along the spine, right to the end point of the private dining rooms. The very low ceiling height between the entry and main dining spaces was a challenge to create sufficient space for necessary services, though also presented an opportunity to create a sense of drama for the arrival experience.
From the entry landing onto a grand feature glass staircase, descending into the specialty restaurant, guests pass a tall waterfalland custom kinetic artwork, via a long, low and elegant reception, to arrive at the oyster bar. The glass stairs glow deep-blue underfoot, set beneath a blue translucent canopy, like a curling ocean wave. The glistening kinetic crystal suspended sculpture moves and sways in the imaginary current. A shallow water feature, extending from the waterfall, leads guests along the curving entry way, towards the bar and lounge.
The interior finishes consist of natural stones, rich timbers and coloured glass. Warm materials are illuminated translucent aqueous features and beaded panels. Custom-made curvilinear furniture pieces are upholstered in an oceanic tonal colour palette, leathers and soft fabrics. Deep carpets punctuate stone and timber flooring. The private dining rooms are clad in full double-height wall timber paneling and surrounded by tall flowing drapery.