Iskra | Sparkle

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Interior Design
  • Company/Firm
    ZROBIM architects
  • Lead Designer
    Marianna Drozdova
  • Other Designer(s)
    Hanna Kutsko
  • Architect
    Marianna Drozdova, Hanna Kutsko, Polina Evstratova
  • Interior Designer
    Marianna Drozdova, Hanna Kutsko
  • Photo Credit
    Elizaveta Kulenenok
  • Location
    Minsk, Belarus
  • Project Date
    2024
  • Project Link

Iskra Restaurant is a modern culinary space in Minsk, located in a historic industrial building from the late 19th century. With a total area of 117 m² and seating for 65 guests, Iskra blends loft aesthetics with refined dining. The design preserves the building's industrial character, featuring original brick walls, open ceilings, and minimalist metal accents, softened by custom lighting and natural motifs.

The two-story layout creates contrasting atmospheres: the ground floor’s graphite tones and translucent lights evoke intimacy, while the bright white second floor with a dark ceiling feels airy and expansive. Custom furniture and flexible seating arrangements adapt to diverse guest needs, balancing coziness and functionality.

The bar and kitchen, crafted entirely from metal, reflect the industrial past, while clinker tiles and subtle decorative elements add warmth. Creative lighting ensures a vibrant yet shadow-free ambiance, perfect for photography.

Iskra’s design not only honors the building's history but also integrates seamlessly into the dynamic street culture of Oktyabrskaya, reimagining an industrial space as a welcoming gastronomic destination.