Khéma Restaurant at Flatiron

Phnom Penh, 2022

Banquette seating integrated with textured brick feature wall and pendant lighting creating intimate dining zones within the restaurant layout

In 2020, we partnered with Meridian International Holdings and Thalias Hospitality Group to bring new dining experiences to Phnom Penh’s community of self-starters, supporting Thalias in expanding with the third Phnom Penh branch of Khéma, its takeaway concept Khéma Go, and the steakhouse and wine bar Siena, all located on the 27th and 28th floors of the Flatiron by Meridian building with expansive glass facades overlooking the city. For Khéma, the challenge was to balance the warmth and comfort of its home-like ambiance with a modern update for the fast-paced business district, so our design replicated the intimate feel of the original restaurants through quality acoustics, ambient lighting, comfortable seating, and earthy tones, while Khmer bricks and dark hardwood floors, signature elements from Khéma La Poste and Khéma Pasteur, are contrasted against sleek glass walls and lively city views.

Bar area featuring full-height wine display shelving with integrated backlighting, marble backing, and timber framing supporting premium F&B operations
Restaurant entrance with marble branding wall, integrated Khéma logo, and textured brick feature wall with embedded lighting defining arrival identity
Dining area with perimeter seating along glazed façade, optimized for natural light and visual connection to the urban context
Main dining room with flexible table layout, feature lighting installation, and expansive city skyline views supporting premium dining experience
Photographs:

Robert Kleiner

Bar area featuring full-height wine display shelving with integrated backlighting, marble backing, and timber framing supporting premium F&B operations
Bar area featuring full-height wine display shelving with integrated backlighting, marble backing, and timber framing supporting premium F&B operations
Restaurant entrance with marble branding wall, integrated Khéma logo, and textured brick feature wall with embedded lighting defining arrival identity
Restaurant entrance with marble branding wall, integrated Khéma logo, and textured brick feature wall with embedded lighting defining arrival identity
Dining area with perimeter seating along glazed façade, optimized for natural light and visual connection to the urban context
Dining area with perimeter seating along glazed façade, optimized for natural light and visual connection to the urban context
Dining area with perimeter seating along glazed façade, optimized for natural light and visual connection to the urban context
Main dining room with flexible table layout, feature lighting installation, and expansive city skyline views supporting premium dining experience
Main dining room with flexible table layout, feature lighting installation, and expansive city skyline views supporting premium dining experience
Photographs :

Robert Kleiner