d+a | Issue 121 • 2021

/ DINE / 90 A CUSTOMISED EXPERIENCE Because the name Blu Kouzina literally means “blue cuisine” in Greek, it was essential for Martinou to trigger the diners’ imagination of the Mediterranean, evoking the scent of the ocean and scenes of small villages hidden in the lush, green mountains. Furniture and fittings were customised either in Bali or Greece, such as a large table at the front of the restaurant, the pendant lights and bar tops – everything had a specific position and function before it was commissioned. Additionally, to create an imposing feature and recall Santorini’s and Mykonos’ classic design style (both are among the most famous Greek islands), Martinou created ceiling panels using teak sticks attached to wooden frames. Diners familiar with Blu Kouzina would know that the restaurant has another outlet in Dempsey Hill. BLU KOUZINA SIGLAP LOCATION Singapore / SITE AREA 204m 2 / COMPLETION 2021 / INTERIOR DESIGN Irregular Lines / LEAD DESIGNER Theodora Martinou / CONTRACTOR TM Interior Workshop / C&S CONSULTANT NEXG Group Design / QUANTITY SURVEYOR Lee Leong Wee / FURNITURE Irregular Lines, Sogno Kyparissia / SANITARYWARE Irregular Lines & TOTO 03 “ We hope diners can forget that they are still in Singapore, and feel as if they are enjoying their meal in Greece. “ 03. The suspended marble shelving above the main bar of the preparation kitchen gives a sense of openness to the restaurant.