amice

an ode to friendship, translated through interior

With the design of Amice, Concrete has blurred the barrier between guest and staff to create an interior that feels like a ‘house for friends’. 

The traditional kitchen pass has been transformed into a central chefs table, and the classic bar has made way for a tasting table. Central to the design is a 'living room cabinet' that physically connects these spaces, housing the wine room, chefs table, and tasting table, while a walk-in wine room invites 'friends' to choose their own bottle, just as they would at home. The styling in the cabinet is personalised and a reflection of the chefs. Jordy’s passion for street art and Michael’s Austrian roots, with music as the connecting factor. 
 

An eye-catching red tiled wall, a nod to the traditional ‘potjeskachel’, forms a second connecting element in the restaurant which marks the transition between the two spaces. While fixed benches around the columns form a solid base, the rest of the furniture offers the flexibility to welcome both intimate duos and larger groups of friends. This freedom of movement and personal character transform the space from a restaurant into a living room and an unforced experience.