Project: Fireplace by Bedrock
Interior Design: Hot Design Folks
Designers: Evgeniya Lazareva, Aleksandra Koroleva, Hot Design Folks studio
Location: One Holland Village, Singapore
Completed: December 2023
Area: 225 sqm
Photo credits: Marcus Lim
Fireplace by Bedrock, a new wood-fired grill restaurant, has recently opened its doors in Singapore’s One Holland Village, embodying the award-winning Bedrock philosophy with a classic, earth-inspired twist. This latest culinary destination is the brainchild of the boutique design studio Hot Design Folks, who have skillfully blended the simplicity of open wood fire cooking with flavors designed to awaken the senses, celebrating the essence of elemental culinary artistry.
The restaurant is designed to offer a multi-sensory dining experience, featuring meticulously crafted spaces that range from a serene, greenery-laden terrace to a dynamic show kitchen. Each area within Fireplace by Bedrock serves as a canvas for culinary expression, designed to engage and exhilarate all the senses.
One of the highlights of the restaurant’s sophisticated design is the grand floor-to-ceiling dry-aging showcase and wine display, meticulously crafted from exclusive sketches by the designers. This striking feature exemplifies the studio’s commitment to creating functional spaces that also tell a compelling story. The main dining area, centered around an open fire, immerses guests in the theatrics of culinary preparation, enhanced by warm timber and patinated zinc accents that reflect the primal nature of Asado grilling.
Additionally, the restaurant includes a semi-private dining space, secluded by a metal mesh curtain, which offers an intimate ambiance for special occasions. This area is adorned with a bespoke leather art piece crafted by artisans in Bali and a distinctive brass metal pendant light designed by Paola Navone. Outside, a retractable canopy surrounded by lush planters provides an authentic setting for Asado-style al fresco dining.
The interior draws inspiration from Argentina’s robust Quebracho Tree, known for fueling Asado wood-fired ovens, and features a rich tapestry of earthy tones and textures. From the warmth of timber to the sophisticated gleam of patinated metal accents, the design elements are tactile and enveloping. The walls are finished with a special ‘rammed earth’ texture, inspired by the rings and color palette of the Quebracho tree. This material was custom-made for the project by Clayworks in London, based on the design from Hot Design Folks.
The project’s authors encapsulate the essence of Fireplace by Bedrock, stating, “This establishment is more than a restaurant; it is a celebration of fire, flavor, and camaraderie, inviting guests into a world where each dish honors the generous gifts of the earth, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Singapore’s One Holland Village.”
