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Polyot Restaurant by Alina Pimkina

Polyot Restaurant

Platinum A' Design Award Winner 2020

Entering the dining environment, your eye first encounters a dramatic sculptural wall relief that dominates the central visual field, rising approximately twenty to twenty-five feet from floor to ceiling and spanning roughly fifteen feet horizontally, this monumental architectural element consists of layered geometric forms in warm earth tones that create complex three-dimensional depth, scanning from bottom to top, the relief begins with rounded bulbous forms suggesting organic growth or water-worn stone, these curved elements in tones of warm taupe and mushroom brown sit at the base, moving upward, the composition transitions into more angular rectangular protrusions and horizontal ledges that jut forward from the wall plane, creating strong horizontal emphasis that balances the vertical thrust, integrated within these horizontal elements are recessed channels containing concealed lighting that glows with warm amber illumination like coals in a fireplace or sunset light caught in canyon walls, continuing upward, the relief incorporates circular arcs and curved segments that create rhythmic visual movement, the color palette throughout maintains cohesive warmth, predominantly earth tones that might be described as the color of dried clay, terracotta pottery, desert sand after rain, or aged parchment, these surfaces have matte finish that appears smooth to touch like finely finished plaster or polished concrete, subtle variations in tone create visual texture suggesting gentle weathering or natural material variation, the lighting embedded within the relief casts dramatic shadows, dark charcoal to deep umber shadows fall behind protruding elements, these shadows have soft gradual edges rather than knife-sharp boundaries, creating gentle atmospheric transition from light to dark, moving to the foreground, approximately five to six round and rectangular dining tables occupy the lower third of the space, each table is dressed with dark charcoal gray linen that appears heavy and matte, the table bases are minimalist black metal frames with simple geometric construction, around these tables are positioned distinctive chairs in warm salmon pink or muted coral color, each chair features curved bentwood back in elegant arc shape that would feel smooth and slightly cool to touch, the seats appear upholstered in coordinating fabric with subtle sheen, on each table rest simple cylindrical glass vessels, clear and smooth, catching light like water in drinking glasses, alongside these are small sculptural ceramic forms in cream and blush tones that might feel cool and smooth like river stones, the tables are spaced with comfortable distance between them, suggesting intimate dining arrangements, to the left side, floor-length curtain panels in soft taupe hang vertically, their fabric appears to have subtle texture like natural linen, these curtains diffuse incoming daylight creating gentle illumination, to the right edge, crisp white architectural elements define the space boundary, possibly walls or columns in smooth matte white that provides bright contrast to the warm tones, underfoot, the flooring appears to be polished concrete in medium gray tone, smooth and cool, the overall spatial quality feels both monumental and intimate simultaneously, the soaring height creates sense of openness and aspiration while the warm colors and comfortable seating establish approachability, the atmosphere suggests quiet contemplation, the space feels still and expectant, awaiting the warmth of conversation and gathering, temperature-wise the warm color palette suggests comfortable warmth despite the cool materials, light quality is gentle and diffused with dramatic accent from the embedded illumination creating pockets of golden warmth against the earth-toned surfaces.

The interior of the Polyot restaurant reminds the scenery for a sci-fi movie. The sleek steel shapes and portholes at the entrance make the room look like the cabin of a space shuttle. One of the main principles in the interior of Polyot is minimalism. There is a lack of decor to which the audience in Moscow restaurants is so used, no patterns and ornaments on the walls and in design elements. Instead there are large shining objects.