{"id":935,"date":"2025-07-10T05:06:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T05:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawdesign.ae\/blog\/?p=935"},"modified":"2025-11-28T06:48:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T06:48:33","slug":"raw-design-wins-best-restaurant-project-of-the-year-with-kraken-at-architecture-leaders-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawdesign.ae\/blog\/raw-design-wins-best-restaurant-project-of-the-year-with-kraken-at-architecture-leaders-awards-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"RAW Design Wins \u201cBest Restaurant Project of the Year\u201d with Kraken at Architecture Leaders Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RAW Design<\/strong><\/a> is proud to announce a major milestone in our journey: Kraken<\/strong>, our bold and immersive restaurant concept, has been awarded Best Restaurant Project of the Year<\/strong> at the prestigious Architecture Leaders Awards 2025<\/strong><\/a>, hosted by Design Middle East<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recognition is more than a win\u2014it is a celebration of hospitality architecture that dares to blend design with storytelling, atmosphere with intention, and mood with mastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Architecture Leaders Awards 2025 <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Architecture Leaders Awards<\/strong> is one of the region\u2019s most respected events, spotlighting trailblazing projects and practices that are shaping the future of design and architecture in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by Design Middle East, the 2025 edition saw a diverse field of standout work across residential, commercial, and hospitality categories. A jury of seasoned industry professionals evaluated projects based on innovation, functionality, sustainability, and creative vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To receive the title of Best Restaurant Project 2025<\/strong> is a testament to RAW Design\u2019s ability to redefine experiential dining spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introducing Kraken: A Culinary Experience in Design <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the very beginning, Kraken was imagined as more than just a restaurant \u2014 it is a spatial narrative. Inspired by the depth and theatricality of the ocean, the design concept mirrors the layered storytelling of fine cuisine with a visual and emotional journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every curve, surface, and shadow were designed to immerse. The spatial flow subtly draws guests from the dramatic entry into more intimate, dimly lit zones. Carefully curated lighting simulates an underwater ambiance, while bespoke furniture and material finishes elevate comfort and intrigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed in close collaboration with visionary restaurateur Badr Benyrane of Monarch Hospitality Group and Michelin-lauded Chef Gr\u00e9goire Berger, Kraken reflects a meeting point of bold gastronomy and architectural imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Sets Kraken Apart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Designing Kraken meant solving for both aesthetics and acoustics, drama and intimacy. One of the core challenges was to match the culinary narrative with an equally expressive environment\u2014without overwhelming it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes Kraken an award-winning restaurant design is its:<\/p>\n\n\n\n