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Mamuli Restaurant

  • Prize
    Winner in Interior Design Restaurant – Fine Dining
  • Company/Firm
    SOIA Design
  • Lead Designer
    Ekaterina Baklan
  • Other Designer(s)
    Anton Baklan
  • Interior Designer
    SOIA Design
  • Photo Credit
    Misha Chekalov
  • Location
    Krasnodar
  • Project Date
    2024
  • Project Link

Located in the heart of Krasnodar, Mamuli was envisioned as a new type of dining experience — one that would celebrate Georgia’s rich cultural identity while appealing to a sophisticated, modern audience. The challenge for us lay in avoiding predictable “ethnic” motifs, instead crafting a design language that felt authentic yet forward-thinking.

We approached the project as a dialogue between the past and the present. The design concept centers around warmth, tactility, and symbolism — transforming traditional references into refined contemporary expressions. Warm-toned finishes, natural textures, and handcrafted details envelop visitors in a sense of comfort and hospitality.

The result is a space that transcends the notion of a restaurant. Mamuli stands as a cultural statement — a modern interpretation of Georgian tradition, where every texture, light, and form contributes to a cohesive sensory journey. Since its opening, it has become one of Krasnodar’s most distinctive dining destinations, offering guests more than a meal — an experience steeped in authenticity, comfort, and artistry.