Siena Italian Restaurant at Flatiron

Siena Italian Restaurant at Flatiron

Phnom Penh, 2023

Open-concept kitchen at Siena showcasing the culinary experience with copper pendant heat lamps, dark marble surfaces, and specialized aging refrigerators

Siena Italian Restaurant takes its name and inspiration from the historic Italian city of Siena, translating medieval character into a contemporary hospitality environment within Phnom Penh's modern skyline. Positioned within a business-focused tower that hosts Ascott's traveler accommodations, the restaurant is designed to serve a dual audience: business travelers seeking a refined dining experience and corporate clients requiring a flexible venue for professional gatherings. 

Siena Italian Restaurant takes its name and inspiration from the historic Italian city of Siena, translating medieval character into a contemporary hospitality environment within Phnom Penh's modern skyline. Positioned within a business-focused tower that hosts Ascott's traveler accommodations, the restaurant is designed to serve a dual audience: business travelers seeking a refined dining experience and corporate clients requiring a flexible venue for professional gatherings. 

Fine dining room overview at Siena showcasing geometric marble flooring inserts, customized banquet seating, and expansive views for a high-value guest experience
Interior focal point featuring a recessed arch with leather-clad acoustic paneling, integrated art display, and floor-mounted architectural lighting
Siena arrival experience featuring a copper reception totem with illuminated branding, a dramatic arched glass portal, and floor-integrated blue light accents
Siena sky bar lounge with fluted counter details, velvet bar stools, and panoramic views of the Phnom Penh skyline through full-height structural glazing

The interior design balances heritage references with the operational demands of a high-performance hospitality environment. Soft, indirect lighting and an understated color palette establish a composed atmosphere, while plush seating and ambient music create warmth and intimacy within an active office district location. The spatial planning accommodates the full range of dining formats, from casual dinners to corporate gatherings, without compromising on comfort or aesthetic coherence. 

Expansive windows frame Phnom Penh's urban landscape, creating a dynamic backdrop that shifts with the city's rhythm from day to evening. This visual connection to the skyline reinforces the restaurant's positioning as a destination that pairs Italian culinary tradition with a prime city address. The design demonstrates how hospitality interiors within mixed-use towers can balance cultural narrative, operational flexibility, and guest experience to serve the evolving needs of Phnom Penh's international business community. 

Island cocktail bar featuring a fluted dark timber base, polished copper kickplates, and a mirrored ceiling canopy that reflects the urban landscape
Photographs:

Bruce Vincentiis

Fine dining room overview at Siena showcasing geometric marble flooring inserts, customized banquet seating, and expansive views for a high-value guest experience
Fine dining room overview at Siena showcasing geometric marble flooring inserts, customized banquet seating, and expansive views for a high-value guest experience

The interior design balances heritage references with the operational demands of a high-performance hospitality environment. Soft, indirect lighting and an understated color palette establish a composed atmosphere, while plush seating and ambient music create warmth and intimacy within an active office district location. The spatial planning accommodates the full range of dining formats, from casual dinners to corporate gatherings, without compromising on comfort or aesthetic coherence. 

Expansive windows frame Phnom Penh's urban landscape, creating a dynamic backdrop that shifts with the city's rhythm from day to evening. This visual connection to the skyline reinforces the restaurant's positioning as a destination that pairs Italian culinary tradition with a prime city address. The design demonstrates how hospitality interiors within mixed-use towers can balance cultural narrative, operational flexibility, and guest experience to serve the evolving needs of Phnom Penh's international business community. 

Interior focal point featuring a recessed arch with leather-clad acoustic paneling, integrated art display, and floor-mounted architectural lighting
Interior focal point featuring a recessed arch with leather-clad acoustic paneling, integrated art display, and floor-mounted architectural lighting
Siena arrival experience featuring a copper reception totem with illuminated branding, a dramatic arched glass portal, and floor-integrated blue light accents
Siena arrival experience featuring a copper reception totem with illuminated branding, a dramatic arched glass portal, and floor-integrated blue light accents
Siena arrival experience featuring a copper reception totem with illuminated branding, a dramatic arched glass portal, and floor-integrated blue light accents
Siena sky bar lounge with fluted counter details, velvet bar stools, and panoramic views of the Phnom Penh skyline through full-height structural glazing
Siena sky bar lounge with fluted counter details, velvet bar stools, and panoramic views of the Phnom Penh skyline through full-height structural glazing
Island cocktail bar featuring a fluted dark timber base, polished copper kickplates, and a mirrored ceiling canopy that reflects the urban landscape
Island cocktail bar featuring a fluted dark timber base, polished copper kickplates, and a mirrored ceiling canopy that reflects the urban landscape
Malis KTI terrace dining area at Techo International Airport featuring parametric timber vaulting, integrated landscape planters, and custom wood furniture within an open-plan luxury terminal setting
Malis KTI terrace dining area at Techo International Airport featuring parametric timber vaulting, integrated landscape planters, and custom wood furniture within an open-plan luxury terminal setting
Photographs :

Bruce Vincentiis