Estiatorio KEIA Restaurant, Hong Kong

Estiatorio KEIA is a Greek restaurant in Hong Kong, designed by Sundukovy Sisters. The restaurant is located in a high-rise building that houses many galleries, bars, and restaurants. The details and colors used are associated with Greece, but to re-think them in the context of Hong Kong’s customs, modern age, and a location that is far from Greece. The space features white panels and mosaics, as well as white, beige, and blue colors that are associated with Greece.

The details also work to support the general idea: the server stations are in the shape of capitals, and custom-made rope lamps allude to the sea. The space is filled with artwork based on the studio’s original sketches. Handcrafted mosaics on the walls are made from Chinese marble and depict various sea dwellers – an interpretation of the stories and subjects from Ancient Greek frescos.

A glass partition wall with a print by contemporary Russian artist Igor Skaletsky complements traditional motifs. Classical elements are livened up by modern concrete panels and brass, as well as by the contrasting floor of the kitchen and the bar. There are wine cabinets and greenery to all of the above. The VIP room has a different style and resembles a classical library: there is a lot of wood, books, and a calm beige and brown palette. Since the custom in China demands to close off such zones, which is the room is partitioned it off with a glass wall and a curtain. This also makes the common area more spacious and interesting, and, of course, attracts new patrons.