BRIEF

To refurbish the existing Six By Nico restaurant in the heart of the city, that was one of the client’s first acquisitions in their portfolio. The interior must deliver the new design identity, created by Studio Two, and overlay details inspired by a locational concept. 

CONCEPT

The core design concept for Six By Nico evolved by looking at a six legged dragonfly, honing in on characteristics of their body form, colour and natural habitat.  This was then layered with a sub concept as the dragonfly makes its journey to the next city – Edinburgh.  

Inspired by 16th century tales around witchcraft in Scotland, the concept fuses elements of Edinburgh’s origin (volcanic lava and stone) with a narrative around its dark history of witchcraft.  

DESIGN

The restaurant embraces a deeper colour palette, inspired by volcanic formations that formed the city today. Molten metal textures and charred timbers feature throughout new joinery details and wrap the theatre kitchen and bar at the rear of the space. Rich oranges have been used to add impact to the space and harmoniously coincide with the deep earthy browns that adorn the floors and ceilings. Challenged with space constraints, the space planning has been cleverly designed to optimise maximum covers and offer an environment that is both high impact yet approachable, which enhances the overall dining experience at Six By Nico.