Kadeau Restaurant

The Copenhagen outpost of Kadeau first opened in 2015 with interiors by OEO Studio. The restaurant nurtured its culinary roots from the small Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea and OEO Studio worked closely with head chef Nicolai Nørregaard to translate his gastronomic philosophy into a physical environment and holistic experience, a universe where guests felt like they were dining at Nørregaard’s home alongside dear friends. Five years on and OEO Studio has unveiled an updated design and transformation of Kadeau, adding elements in the spirt of the existing design language yet providing a fresh new expression.

For the new design OEO Studio left no surface untouched. The tactile materials, warm palette of colours, art, bespoke designs and selection of furniture have been carefully recomposed to create just the right feeling, ambience and sense of place. Kadeau Copenhagen is hidden behind a wooden facade and visitors must ring a bell to gain admission. Behind this door, OEO Studio has created a space that has a sophisticated, intimate ambience and that celebrates the smallest of details.

OEO Studio wanted to ensure the warm environment and inviting atmosphere that Kadeau is noted for remained throughout the restaurant, staying true to the aims of the original design. Drawing on inspiration from Bornholm and the natural landscape of Denmark, OEO Studio worked on a new and expressive paint colour palette developed in collaboration with Italian brand, Mutina and the new restaurant design features rich and earthy tones in matte finishes from deep burnt red and clay tones to dense black hues.

The lounge within the restaurant has been extended and re-furnished including custom-lounge seating and pieces from Fredericia as well as wall-lighting from Astep, creating a space where guests feel cocooned and comfortable. New sculptural, sandy beige Celosia bricks by Mutina have also been introduced to contrast with the Kolumba brick floor in the hallway and lounge.

Within the main dining room of Kadeau, a large wine room has been built with bespoke iron doors and windows. All the surfaces within the wine room, from the floor to the walls and ceiling are covered in hot rolled steel. These refined details add a subtle elegance to the space.

New waiter stations have been designed by OEO Studio in oak with vintage brass knobs and topped in Paradise granite from the island of Bornholm, which naturally integrate into the space.

The lighting throughout Kadeau is a mix of mood and technical lighting, from Catellani & Smith, Frama, Astep, Flos and Danish lighting brand Anour, which blends perfectly to support the dining experience from start to finish. Finally, striking and colourful artworks by Teheran-born, Copenhagen-based artist Farshad Farzankia feature throughout the restaurant.

A greenhouse is to be added and finished in early February 2021, offering additional seating with a view to the private courtyard garden.

Design: OEO Studio
Photography: Michael Rygaard