PAN AM
PAN AM
Restaurant of pan-asian cuisine
Russia, St. Petersburg, Savushkina St., 141
The projected area is: 432 m2
Number of seats: 146
The project was implemented in: 2019
Photo: Sergey Melnikov
CONCEPT
The core idea of the restaurant’s interior concept is to create an image of contemporary Asia without direct or literal references to traditional Asian motifs. The menu brings together dishes from various local cultures, while the atmosphere reflects the layered nature, dynamism, and visual diversity of the modern Asian environment.
PAN AM was conceived as a daytime, democratic restaurant. This quality is emphasized through a combination of familiar, classical design techniques and bold, eccentric accents: a warm peach-toned ceiling set against neutral walls, deliberately artificial plants in saturated colors, and contrasting details that define the character of the space.
The zoning of the restaurant supports the idea of openness and simplicity. The space is divided into several functional areas, including various standard seating options, a VIP room, and a children’s room. A significant portion of the floor area is occupied by an open kitchen, organically integrated into the overall spatial layout.
The primary zoning element is a system of partitions made of metal frames with inserts of semi-transparent textured glass. This graphic and expressive feature is softened by flowing curtains made of light, milky-white cotton, adding a sense of lightness and tactile softness to the interior.
The finishes employ simple and honest materials: painted surfaces, perforated metal, and tile. The engineered wood flooring was a principled decision made by the client. The use of plywood in tabletops and furniture contributes to a concise and visually complete interior image.
The color palette took shape during the initial discussions with the client. A contrasting and unconventional combination of vibrant peach and orange tones with gray and soft green was proposed. The decision to paint the artificial plants in a saturated orange color was made immediately, while the ceiling was initially planned to be gray. Only at the final stage did it become clear that a peach-colored ceiling could unify all interior elements into a single composition. Despite initial doubts, this solution was presented to the client at the last moment-and the risk proved justified: the ceiling became the project’s key conceptual element.
The open kitchen, with an area of 73 sq m, needed to be seamlessly integrated into the interior without drawing excessive attention. To achieve this, it is discreetly screened by a perforated metal panel. An interesting proposal from the client was to place a tea station at the center of the dining area. We supported this idea and provided separate water supply and drainage connections within the floor structure.
PAN AM was conceived as a daytime, democratic restaurant. This quality is emphasized through a combination of familiar, classical design techniques and bold, eccentric accents: a warm peach-toned ceiling set against neutral walls, deliberately artificial plants in saturated colors, and contrasting details that define the character of the space.
The zoning of the restaurant supports the idea of openness and simplicity. The space is divided into several functional areas, including various standard seating options, a VIP room, and a children’s room. A significant portion of the floor area is occupied by an open kitchen, organically integrated into the overall spatial layout.
The primary zoning element is a system of partitions made of metal frames with inserts of semi-transparent textured glass. This graphic and expressive feature is softened by flowing curtains made of light, milky-white cotton, adding a sense of lightness and tactile softness to the interior.
The finishes employ simple and honest materials: painted surfaces, perforated metal, and tile. The engineered wood flooring was a principled decision made by the client. The use of plywood in tabletops and furniture contributes to a concise and visually complete interior image.
The color palette took shape during the initial discussions with the client. A contrasting and unconventional combination of vibrant peach and orange tones with gray and soft green was proposed. The decision to paint the artificial plants in a saturated orange color was made immediately, while the ceiling was initially planned to be gray. Only at the final stage did it become clear that a peach-colored ceiling could unify all interior elements into a single composition. Despite initial doubts, this solution was presented to the client at the last moment-and the risk proved justified: the ceiling became the project’s key conceptual element.
The open kitchen, with an area of 73 sq m, needed to be seamlessly integrated into the interior without drawing excessive attention. To achieve this, it is discreetly screened by a perforated metal panel. An interesting proposal from the client was to place a tea station at the center of the dining area. We supported this idea and provided separate water supply and drainage connections within the floor structure.
CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
