Forest
2025 winner · Asia's Best F&B Interior Design

Forest

Asia Architecture Design Awards · Visionary AsiaAsia Awards OrganizationWinners’ Night · 28 May 2027 · Aksra Theatre & Pullman Bangkok King PowerStandard entry closes 25 Feb 2027Asia Architecture Design Awards · Visionary AsiaAsia Awards Organization
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Forest redefines the dining experience by prioritizing serenity and natural elegance, utilizing local stone terrazzo and warm wooden textures to create a grounded, breathable atmosphere. The design intelligently transforms a narrow, high-ceilinged space into a versatile sanctuary where focused lighting turns every meal into a mindful ritual. By emphasizing sustainability and stillness, Forest serves as a sophisticated example of how modern F&B interiors can facilitate a deep reconnection with balance and self-awareness.

Project name
Forest
Country
Russia
Company name
STUDIO 40
Project credit
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia Designer / Architect: STUDIO 40 Manufacturer: Resta Management Stakeholder / Owner: Resta Management Others: Vladislav Soroka, Julia Galunova, Natalia Nesterova, Natalia Petukhova

In an era where dining is about more than just food, Forest redefines the restaurant experience by embracing its core essence: serenity. Designed by STUDIO 40, the space does not rely on spectacle to impress. Instead, it gently welcomes guests to breathe, linger, and savor each moment. Inspired by nature’s quiet elegance, the design features warm wood, stone textures, and soft earth tones. Terrazzo floors made with local stone and wooden shutters in place of curtains reinforce the connection to the surrounding landscape.

Forest stands out for its smart transformation of a narrow, high-ceilinged space into a versatile and comforting environment. Whether for a quiet lunch or an intimate celebration, the layout flows with ease. Lighting is subtle and focused, spotlighting only the dishes and turning each meal into a thoughtful ritual.

More than just beautiful, Forest represents quiet innovation. Its sustainable materials and considered design create not only a place to dine, but a space to reconnect with stillness, balance, and self-awareness—an example of how Asia’s F&B interiors can offer both purpose and peace.

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