House of Jade
SNOB Architects designed House of Jade restaurant in Saint Petersburg, Russia, spanning two floors with a listening bar and open kitchen below and a quieter, daylight-filled dining level above, unified by natural wood, exposed concrete, and a curved wooden staircase.
Designed by SNOB Architects, this 280 m² restaurant in Saint Petersburg occupies two floors, each offering a distinct dining experience. The ground floor brings together the main dining room, listening bar, and open kitchen, while the upper level offers a quieter setting with larger windows and additional seating. Rather than relying on fixed partitions, the interior uses changes in materials, lighting, and furniture to distinguish the different areas.
Natural wood is the main material throughout the restaurant, used for the bar, wall panels, furniture, staircase, and bespoke elements. Its warm tones contrast with exposed concrete, aged wall finishes, dark tiles, brushed metal, and visible ventilation ducts. At the entrance, lightweight metal mesh screens provide a subtle transition into the main dining area without closing it off. A curved wooden staircase connects the two levels and serves as a central architectural feature.
Vintage European furniture and lighting are integrated alongside custom-made elements, adding character without competing with the architecture. The lighting scheme combines daylight from the upper-level windows with pendant lamps, track lighting, and wall sconces, allowing the atmosphere to shift between the more active ground floor and the quieter seating upstairs.
The open kitchen and listening bar are integral to the restaurant’s identity, making food preparation and music part of the guest experience. Across both floors, the combination of natural wood, industrial finishes, and vintage pieces gives the restaurant a distinct character without relying on literal cultural references or decorative themes.
Design: SNOB Architects
Lead Architect: Konstantin Divyer
Photography: Dmitrii Tsyrenshchikov
