Restaurant AOC
Interior Design: Spacon & X
Client: AOC Restaurant
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Year: 2023
Furniture: Jari Dining Chair
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, restaurant AOC has reopened its doors, offering a unique culinary experience that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. This two-star Michelin restaurant, has in collaboration with design studio Spacon & X created a spatial design that reflects the restaurant’s commitment to local suppliers and exceptional quality.
AOC is situated in the vaulted cellars of the historic mansion, Moltkes Palæ, dating back to the 17th century, just a javelin throw from Kongens Nytorv in the very centre of Copenhagen. The main dining room seats about 40 guests at round tables.
The restaurant’s menu showcases the best of Danish cuisine, using only the finest ingredients from local suppliers who share the restaurant’s passion for sustainability and ethical practices. As such, the design drew powerful inspiration from the rich Danish agricultural heritage and its landscapes.
From the moment you step inside, you are transported to a world of sensory delight, where the artistry of the cuisine is mirrored in a warm spatial design. The attention to detail is evident in every corner of the restaurant, from the carefully curated furniture and decor to the use of high-quality materials that exude a sense of refinement.
The design of this restaurant is in essence a celebration of nature, incorporating natural materials and organic elements throughout the space. In addition, the acoustic surfaces in the furniture and the works by Spacon & X create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The pressed elements from the cool forest, including ferns and branches, add a touch of nature to the restaurant.
‘’With AOC we wanted it to feel like visiting the home of a dear friend – every time you notice something new. This is done by working with layers of details and craftsmanship – from noticing a new brass intarsia in the wood, a beetle in the embroidered apple branches or a different reflected light from the hammered brass lamps. This creates a sustainable constant change in the interior, that reflects the changes of seasons and menu, which is so dear to AOC”
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Malene Hvidt, Partner, Spacon & X
JARI Chair
JARI Collection is designed by OEO Studio to provide a comfortable seating experience seamlessly joined with slender wood-turned legs.
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Credits: Spacon & X & AOC Restaurant
Furniture: Jari Collection
Photography: Flip The Table