Soho, the latest all-day dining and buzzy night-time hotspot from restauranteur Elliot Milne. Located in the new Central London development IIona Rose House, the studio founded by Alessio Nardi and creative partner Lukas Persakovas has created a relaxed Australian beach inspired interior with an elevated aesthetic for the new 150 seat indoor-outdoor all-day restaurant and cocktail bar. 

Architecture which has strong Art Deco influences as well as an eclectic mix of materials and relaxed interior styling.Upon entering Milk Beach Soho, guests are taken on a journey into a bright and airy, coastal yet sophisticated environment that evokes thoughts of sandy summer days. A feast for the eyes, the interior is a wellconsidered mix of layered natural materials, textures, and styles tied together by a tonal palette of modern.

Grounding the interior is a strikingly elegant Palladiana terrazzo floor. A first for the studio, the floor was laid in-situ with each large piece of tonal marble arranged within the cement mix to achieve a balanced design and an organic natural look reminiscent of walking across rocks by the ocean. Walls are textured with stucco and limewash adding a soft warmth and summertime feel to the expansive space.

seaside architecture, Art Deco detailing can be seen in the utilisation of cut out and relief wall panels. A textured ceiling with oak beams showcases 2-meter-wide pendant lights crafted from bamboo and made.A large 9 meter long central and curvaceous cocktail bar is a further nod to Art Deco architecture. Purposely lowering the ceiling above the bar space, A-nrd utilised oak slats to create an intimacy to the space and zone the area. Flush Deco-esq ceiling lights dance across the beams whilst a chunky oak countertop full of characterful knots reflects the warmth of the celling and add a coherency to the space. 

The back bar, a highlight of the space, is a unique layered design which takes its design cues from the Sydney Opera House. Clad with a shimmering mix of glazed off-white tiles alternating between a plain and relief pattern, the textual design element is another example of the studio’s sophisticated understanding and use of materials. Bringing the textured stucco seen on walls to the bar front effortlessly blends the spatial elements together.  

With theatre in mind, an open kitchen adds a vibrant buzz to the relaxed restaurant’s design and atmosphere.Here A-nrd add visual cohesion with an oak and travertine counter. In the foundation of the interior A-nrd studio and Milne have created a highly original space.With a layout heavily influenced by the buildings light well, seating has been positioned to view the exterior with a cosy corner booth sitting where the light well narrows. Covers are broken down into intimate tables for two and larger placings for groups of 4, 6 and 8. A signature of the studio, bespoke furniture fills the restaurant space. 

Islands of comfortable yet stylish bespoke sofa seating feature chunky oak bases and textured geometric fabrics which echo the overarching beachy aesthetic. A sweeping banquette crafted from slatted oak and upholstered with cream leather and textured cotton fabrics soften the rear corner of the restaurant and visually divide a large expansive wall. 

Native Australian plants such as two tall Foxtail Palms add character and life across the space and break the tonal material palette whilst artworks by Australian Janey Forbes, and UK based Frankie Throp and Ceicilia Reeve add splashes of vibrant colour to walls.Outside, an extensive courtyard, something of a rarity in Soho, seats 65. With a facade tiled in a glazed turquoise fish scale, the restaurant stands out from the crowd. A mix of wooden bistro tables and chairs are punctuated with a gentle palette of colourful and soft geometric cushions and throws. Large umbrellas and heating allow guests to enjoy the space whatever the weather.