670 Grams was a project that was unique due to space, ethos and timing. Kray Treadwell was head chef at the Leeds based Michelin starred restaurant, Man behind the Curtain, before working with 2G to create a bespoke restaurant fit-out in Birmingham; his home town.
The Brief
We were tasked with creating a design that reflected Kray’s ethos of making taster menus more accessible to a younger audience, within a 16 seat restaurant set over two floors. Kray’s success on Great British Menu has ultimately set his cuisine in a very sassy direction, and we needed to reflect this in the design of the space.
We wanted to find the balance between approachable-dining for all, yet to be matched with a Fine dining restaurant design that allowed the comfort required for a £60 taster menu. All of this needed to be within a space of an old cake shop of 35 square metre space with just 16 covers and a very tight budget. All within COVID times.
The Solution
Within the Restaurant & Bar design, the space planning element was key to ensure that all areas were used efficiently to create comfort yet optimising covers. This also included smart concealed storage throughout.
We created an open kitchen with seats along the kitchen front to allow for more interaction with Kray and his team. This created a more informal relaxed atmosphere, to break down the ‘fine dining barrier, yet also a way to add additional covers.
We took inspiration from his cooking to put within the design of the restaurant – using elements from leopard print, to references to classic rock, to graffiti.
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