Wiercinski Studio designs Copenhagen restaurant to mimic a "home dining" experience


Photograph of a communal dining area made from small oakwood tabletops and matching geometric stools. Beneath a window at the rear of the dining area is a display cabinet exhibiting a large vinyl collection.

Polish design firm Wiercinski Studio has crafted an intimate interior for Copenhagen restaurant Amator using a series of custom-designed hand-made furniture pieces.

Located in the quiet Østerbro district, Amator is a small 50-square-metre eatery that features a central dining area composed of a row of small oakwood tables and matching geometric stools.

Photograph of the Amator’s exterior, showing a blue-walled building with a large glass facade and a small outdoor seating area.
Amator is located in the quiet neighbourhood of Østerbro

Wiercinski Studio aimed to mimic a “home dining” experience by creating an open-plan kitchen and a large bar area that overlooks the communal seating space.

“I was inspired by the cosy, homely atmosphere of the place,” the studio’s creative director Adam Wiercinski told Dezeen.

Photograph of a communal dining area made from small oakwood tabletops and matching geometric stools. Beneath a window at the rear of the dining area is a display cabinet exhibiting a large vinyl collection.
Removable steel plates act as table dividers for the communal dining area

“We often talked with the owner about how meeting at my apartment was the main inspiration for creating Amator and we managed to bring that homey feel into a public space,” he added.

The main dining area accommodates 18 guests with four additional bar stools positioned at a high bar, offering views of the street through a large glass facade.

Guided by a space-saving strategy, the studio used functional and minimalist furnishings that don’t restrict the flow of foot traffic around the interior.

Photograph of an open-plan kitchen and bar area located at the front of the restaurant interior. The area is made up of an oakwood bar, steel kitchen basins and yellow plywood shelves.
The studio designed an open-plan kitchen and bar area

Many of the interior furnishings are one-of-a-kind pieces, custom-designed by Wiercinski and handcrafted by artisans local to his studio in Poznań, Poland.

“Despite the compact space, there are 18 original designs of furniture and objects, ranging from the bar and hanging shelves to tables, mirrors, a steel sink and even art installations on the walls,” he explained.

“Since I design one-off pieces of furniture, I need to have control over the production, so it’s better to make them locally and transport them to the destination.”

The design reflects Wiercinski Studio’s signature style, which is characterised by “simple geometric constructions” and earthy tones, created using a blend of raw materials such as solid oak, steel and natural linens.

“Wiercinski Studio is developing its own design language and expressing itself through original solutions using sculptural and custom objects, natural, honest materials and the craft of local artisans,” said Wiercinski.

Photograph showing a minimalist restaurant interior with an open-plan design and natural oak furnishings. A bar area is located at the front of the restaurant, which overlooks the street through a large glass facade.
The restaurant features a large glass facade

The studio incorporated a single-panel glass facade to maximise natural light and create a bright, open atmosphere during the daytime.

To accommodate its transition into a dining space in the evening the designers installed bespoke ambient lighting, using lamps and handcrafted steel sconces throughout the restaurant to evoke a sense of warmth and cosiness.

A photograph showing earthy, natural linen hanging from the walls, with floating oakwood shelves displaying miscellaneous items such as vases, books and bottles.
The designers covered the walls with natural linen to soften the space

The restaurant also features a hi-fi sound system by local brand Arda Audio that speaks to Amator’s chef and owner Mateusz “Mati” Sarnowski, who has an extensive vinyl collection.

A custom shelving unit beneath a rear window houses his collection alongside a retro turntable.

“The philosophy of collecting vinyls also brings a certain quality to the place,” explained Wiercinski. “Vinyl records have become a main gift given to Mati by guests who visit from various places.”

Close-up photograph of the minimalist kitchen shelving units that have been handcrafted from steel.
The designers incorporated custom-built, bespoke elements throughout the interior

Touches of yellow were introduced throughout the interior, intended by the studio as a nod to Amator’s signature yellow dot.

Other recently completed projects in Copenhagen include a candy-coloured glassware store by designer Helle Mardahl and David Thulstrup’s conversion of an historic 19th century warehouse into residential apartments.

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