Fireplace by Bedrock wood-fired grill restaurant, a new dining destination, recently opened in Singapore's One Holland Village, bringing Bedrock's award-winning philosophy to life with a classic earth-inspired twist.
This innovative venture from boutique design studio Hot Design Folks, blends the simplicity of cooking over an open wood fire with flavors that awaken the senses, celebrating the essence of elemental culinary art. The restaurant offers a multi-sensory dining experience, with meticulously designed spaces, from a serene, greenery terrace to a dynamic open kitchen. Each environment within Fireplace by Bedrock serves as a canvas for culinary expression, aiming to engage and exalt all the senses. A highlight of the restaurant's sophisticated design is the large dry-aging display case and floor-to-ceiling wine display, crafted from the designers' exclusive drafts.
This evocative element symbolizes the studio's commitment to functional yet narrative-driven spaces. Centered around an open fire, the restaurant's main area immerses guests in culinary theatricality, surrounded by warm wood and patinated zinc accents that echo the primal nature of Asado grilling. The restaurant also offers a semi-private dining space, veiled by a metallic mesh curtain, offering an intimate atmosphere for special occasions, adorned with a bespoke leather art piece crafted by artisans in Bali and a distinctive chandelier in brass metal by Paola Navone. Outside, a retractable canopy among lush pots sets the stage for authentic Asado-style alfresco dining. The interior, inspired by Argentina's sturdy Quebracho tree used to fuel Asado wood-fired ovens, weaves a rich fabric of earthy tones and textures, from the warmth of the wood to the refined splendor of the patina metallic accents.
The texture, color and material itself are very tactile and seem to envelop the entire interior, with most wall surfaces finished in it. The special 'rammed earth' finish draws inspiration from the rings and palette of the Quebracho tree. This material was tailor-made for the project by London-based Clayworks, based on HDF's design. The authors of the project encapsulate the essence of Fireplace by Bedrock, stating: “This place is more than a restaurant; is a celebration of fire, flavor and camaraderia, inviting guests into a world where every dish honors the earth's bountiful gifts, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Singapore's One Holland Village.”
About boutique design studio Hot Design Folks
Singapore-based boutique design studio, Hot Design Folks, specializes in high-end interiors for the hospitality, retail and food industries, with a strong focus on brand identity and customer experience. Passionate about original ideas and experiential interiors, at Hot Design Folks we believe that every successful design starts with a good story. In six years, Hot Design Folks has successfully completed numerous hospitality projects in Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, the Philippines and Indonesia. Hot Design Folks was founded in 2017 by Evgeniya Lazareva, the studio's creative director. Evgeniya, originally from Kazakhstan, now calls Singapore home.
project info
Completed: December 2023
Area: 225 sqm
https://www.fireplace.sg
Instagram @fireplacesg
Designers: Evgeniya Lazareva, Aleksandra Koroleva, Hot Design Folks studio
https://www.hotdesignfolks.com
Instagram @hot.design.folks
Photo credit: Marcus Lim
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