At the core of the restaurant’s design is the open grill, which serves as both a visual and culinary centrepiece. Designed as a sculptural assemblage of rectilinear volumes on a podium, the hearth-like grill is made from three types of fired brick—both glazed and unglazed—in varied formats. Raised on a podium, it serves as a soulful focal point that brings a sense of communal warmth and tradition while evoking the primal allure of fire. Complemented by hardwood floors, oak benches, and tan leather seat cushions, the use of brick extends beyond the interior, seamlessly transitioning to the terrace, where it forms the flooring and integrated seating, further enhancing the connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Known for their innovative use of colour, material contrasts, and meticulous attention to detail, Ester Bruzkus Architekten have animated the earthy material palette with visually striking elements such as the “reptile” pattern of the veneer tabletops and reception desk, the cooker hood-like stainless-steel lights that drop down from the ceiling, and a large block of solid pink salt that serves as a display table. Prominently positioned on the brick podium, set against the blackened hearth and stacks of firewood, the rugged block of pink salt evocatively encapsulates the concept of “Fire & Salt” as much as Ester Bruzkus Architekten’s aesthetic, one which celebrates a harmonious interplay of natural materials, warm textures, and bold elemental contrasts that very much redefine the  eatery’s dining experience.