Architecture studio Al-Jawad Pike nods to wabi-sabi design themes when forming the Holy Carrot restaurant space in London. Found on Portobello Road, the restaurant features materials including stone, timber, and clay plaster. It was founded by Irina Linovic, a former Vogue Ukraine producer. Holy Carrot is designed with muted palettes that enhance the menu’s plant-based colorful dishes.

The co-founder of Jessam Al-Jawad, Al Jawad Pike speaks about the design concept, sharing the influence of Japanese design philosophies in reference to the beauty of imperfection integrated to the space. “The brief called for a warm, neutrally toned space influenced by nature and the concept of wabi-sabi. This palette was also inspired by the desire to use materials that feel natural and earthy, adding a sense of curated domesticity to the space.”

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