NAC (North Audley Cantine)
Services | Restaurant Interior Design
DLSM Studio (formally DesignLSM) were appointed to assist in the global expansion of NAC, a stylish French restaurant based in London’s Mayfair. Having launched their first International site in Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), the brand has since gone on to open sites in Doha (Qatar), Dubai and Abu Dhabi (UAE), with more openings to follow.
Spearheading the design concepts for the trio of openings, it was important to ensure the brand’s modern eclectic style - which is inspired by European travel - was effectively translated for the Middle Eastern audience.
NAC Riyadh
Inspiration
NAC Riyadh was the first Middle East opening for the brand in Saudi Arabia’s capital. Evolving the aesthetic to convey the core brand DNA as well as aligning with the locality, the interior concept for this site reflects an elegant yet casual demur, blending lush greenery with curved forms, soft tones, terracotta hues and warmed textured plaster, delivering an effortlessly luxurious dining destination.
NAC Doha
Inspiration
Much like its sister restaurant in Saudi Arabia, NAC Doha’s interior aesthetic embraces a timeless, engaging and inviting concept, with the curation of intimate and inclusive spaces, boasting an all-day dining ambience that encapsulates the social and stylish environment associated with Parisian bistros.
Whether you’re enjoying a coffee sat outside soaking in the sun, sipping a sweet mocktail at the decadent glowing bar, or devouring a table full of mouth-watering sharing plates with friends, NAC Doha presents an effortlessly glamorous European-inspired dining experience to be enjoyed by all.
NAC Dubai
Inspiration
We drew inspiration from the unique culture of ‘art de vivre’ (art of living) found in busy neighbourhood bistros throughout Paris. Described as a place of exchange, of conversation, a way of life, the bistros represent a diverse, lively and social environment.
Outdoor terraces throughout Paris turn pavements into open-air theatres, with rows of chairs facing out to the street for people- watching (flâner en terrasse), which requires the practitioner to slow down, sit still and permit themselves the luxury of being idle.
