Magnet Restaurant | AKSL arhitekti

The existing restaurant “Element”, designed by the AKSL architects in 2010, has closed its doors. In 2022 AKS Architects designed and carried out the renovation of the new restaurant; today named Magnet.
The entire image of the interior is strung around a cylindrical core, which represents a static element of the office building in which the restaurant is located. Through the entrance, which serves as a windbreak and acts as a kind of lantern with its glass walls and mirrors, we enter the elegant restaurant which floor is dark HD surface and walls and ceiling are all painted in dark moss colour. The feeling of being embraced in a cosy atmosphere is even stronger with ambience lighting, creating a lot of microambients troughout the whole restaurant.
On its left side opposite the core is a long stone cladded counter with custom-made lights mounted on it. On the retro counter an iluminated stairs,with a large selection of spirits,is situated, right under the framed, mirored shelving above, where a reflection of the hanging curtain made of metal hinges in gold and earth tones can be seen. An illuminated crystal crown descends from above the counter, emphasizing its importance .On the left side of the bar, there is a wine cabinet, high and low tables area, where one can wait while the table is readyover a glass of wine. The area can also be used as a winetasting event.

The booths are strung around the core, which with their lighter greenish interior color create a nice contrast with the entire shell in a darker, forest moss color. The booths are like hollowed-out spaces inserted into the core, with wall lights to provide a micro-ambiance.

All tables in the restaurant have stone tops, all chairs in the restaurant area are upholstered. A combination that ensures timeless elegance and comfort when dining and socializing. Lights, carefully selected, in accordance with the design of the space, hang down over most of the tables, creating a feeling of more private area . The long wall of the restaurant above the upholstered bench is highlighted by 5 custom-made relief compositions designed by architect.
The back area of the restaurant is raised with two stairs, creating an area for 3 round tables, a bigger company of people or a concert to be placed there, offering to make more privacy with help of a curtains.

Passing behind the core, we notice the entrance, hidden from the eyes at first, to the VIP room inside the core. It is mystical , secretive place with recessed Karman lamp over the central placed oval table ; a magicians hat from which a rabbit is jumping. The curtain surrounding the room opens at the end to reveal a wall full of clouds and a mirror in front of it.
The completely black interior of the bathrooms plays with light reflections from the high-gloss black ceramics and mirrors.
The restaurant interior wants to offer the users a comforting shelter from an everyday stressful life, calming them down with dark earthy colourscheme, creating a proper background for enjoying a good food and offering a bit of a mistical twist with interior of VIP and restroom area.