Locaāhand Dining club is a restaurant which specializes in wood fire menu located in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. True to the Isso Architects dedication to commit to sustainable construction, the design revolved around retaining as much of the original house foundation as possible.

The restaurant has two main indoor spaces with different ceiling heights. The front is dedicated for the bakery and takeaway area, and the back is where the main dining hall is situated with double height ceiling. Here, studio have added a mezzanine to add layers and value to the space while also maximize the seating capacity of the restaurant. The dining area itself is design with an open concept allowing a direct view of the open kitchen to enrich the guest experience. 

Ambience and atmosphere is another key focus of the design. Isso Architects are incorporating glass ceiling above the mezzanine area to take advantage of the sun’s movements. As the day progress, the space will be basking in daylights and later covered in shadows which makes it feels alive. 

Creating balance across the different space and keeping the harmony of the interaction between the indoor and outdoor has always been studio intent. In this days and age, where everything is done in a fast paced and where everyone is seeking that immediate & instant gratification, they want to achieve timeless aesthetic, moderenity and functionality.

The meaning of “Locaāhands” as intended by its owner is “local hand”. As such, in honor of its name, Isso Architects focused on using locally source materials in build. All of the restaurants sand-colored bricks, colores tiles and wodden door-window frame are proudly sourced from the local villages in Java. Studio choose earth tone, monochromatic sand color for the architecture together with the interior as a blank canvas for the restaurant menu that change seasonally.