Upon entering Milk Beach Soho, guests are taken on a journey into a bright, airy, coastaland yet sophisticated environment that evokes thoughts of sandy summer days. A feast for the eyes, the interior is a well-considered mix of layered natural materials, textures, and styles tied together by a tonal palette of modern neutrals. 

Grounding the interior is a strikingly elegant Palladiana terrazzo floor. A first for the studio, the floor was laid in-situ with each large piece of tonal marble arranged within the cement mix to achieve a balanced design and an organic natural look.

Walls are textured with stucco and limewash adding a soft warmth and summertime feel to the expansive space. Informed by Sydney’s seaside architecture, Art Deco detailing can be seen in the utilisation of cut out and relief wall panels. A textured ceiling with oak beams showcases bespoke 2-meter-wide pendant lights crafted from bamboo and made bespoke for the project by UK based artisans.

A large 9 meter long central and curvaceous cocktail bar is a further nod to Art Deco architecture. Purposely lowering the ceiling above the bar space, A-nrd utilised oak slats to create an intimacy to the space and zone the area. The back bar, a highlight of the space, is a unique layered design which takes its design cues from the Sydney Opera House. Clad with a shimmering mix of glazed off-white tiles alternating between a plain and relief pattern, the textual design element is another example of the studio’s sophisticated understanding and use of materials. Bringing the textured stucco seen on walls to the bar front effortlessly blends the spatial elements together.

Islands of comfortable yet stylish bespoke sofa seating feature chunky oak bases and textured geometric fabrics which echo the overarching beachy aesthetic. A sweeping banquette crafted from slatted oak and upholstered with cream leather and textured cotton fabrics soften the rear corner of the restaurant and visually divides a large expansive wall.