The interior of a restaurant in Karelia

The interior of the restaurant continues the architectural idea of the hotel complex, rethinking the cultural context of Karelia through the modern language of forms. The project does not seek to literally reproduce traditional motifs, but uses them as a basis for creating an expressive and holistic architectural composition. Panoramic glazing opens up views of the lake and the surrounding landscape, making nature an integral part of the perception of space. The interior architecture is designed to preserve this connection and emphasize the changing states of the northern landscape, which becomes a natural extension of the interior environment. The key elements of the project address the local culture. The shape of the light lanterns in the ceiling and the plastic of the fireplace are inspired by Karelian embroidery motifs, but interpreted by modern architectural means. The fireplace is built into a monumental stone volume and is perceived as a hearth, a compositional center around which the space is built. This idea is continued by pieces of furniture, in the silhouettes of which there are references to Karelian wooden architecture and traditional crafts. Instead of direct quotation, characteristic proportions and plasticity are used, making cultural motifs a natural part of architecture. As a result, the interior retains its expressiveness, remaining restrained, modern and closely related to the place for which it was created.