
This week’s instalment of the Project of the Week series features a futuristic and fluid restaurant design by 2023 SBID Awards Finalist, KAI Interiors.
Curve Club is a new members club concept focused on combining both digital and physical locations for the most influential people in the world. KAI Interiors were appointed to design the interior of their first luxury clubhouse, which celebrates cutting-edge design and seamless hospitality. The design incorporates sculptural shapes and innovative lighting techniques while embracing organic materials to mesh with the existing building. Digital art is used to create a ‘dreamland’ feel that rings true to the future-focused Curve Club ethos.
SBID Awards Category: Restaurant Design
Practice: KAI Interiors
Project: Curve Club
Location: London, United Kingdom

What was the client’s brief?
Our client is building a members club that combines both digital and physical locations to the most influential people in the world. Their membership is a freely tradable NFT that gains lifetime access. The design brief called for organic materials & sculptural shapes with seamless details, while bring in beautiful digital art to create a futuristic ‘dreamland’ feel.


What inspired the design of the project?
Fluidity and water became a reference we continued to draw inspiration from, to achieve the organic feel. We have used water effect materials and lighting in key spaces, and we echo these fluid shapes throughout the interior.


What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?
We were working with a limited budget, so it was crucial that we allocated the budget efficiently to achieve the premium outcome. By utilising existing features, we managed to allow for the high end design features.


What was your team’s highlight of the project?
Pushing the boundaries and being able to create something unique. The vast majority of the furniture was bespoke which gave us the opportunity to be creative.

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?
To be able to share this project with the SBID community of designers and gain insight into the other wonderful interiors that studios across the globe are designing.
What has being an Award Finalist meant to you and your business?
We have been able to connect with leaders in our industry and gain invaluable recognition for our work.
Questions answered by Rebecca Crossling, Interior Designer at KAI Interiors.