CM: Where did the work with the project begin? The restaurant
already had a name and a concept. How did the transformation pro-
cess happen and which details played an important role?
ES: This restaurant already exists for 3 years, and because of the in-
creasing popularity, it has ceased to fit in the same room. Of course,
the bright individuality kitchen concept was decisive for the inte-
rior. Kokoko - one of the first restaurants in Russia working with
so-called “new Russian cuisine.” The gastronomic cuisine is based
on the use of seasonal products from the farmers of the Leningrad
region and modern culinary techniques. Reflecting on recycling and
re-work old recipes, chef Igor Grishechkin creates conceptually dif-
ferent dishes, where the familiar tastes are opened in the original
textures, forms and combinations. Each new dish of Kokoko is a
small personal story, told on the plate. The restaurant is located in
a five-star W-Hotel-furnished in modern high-quality style. It was
necessary to organically fit the interior of Kokoko in the already ex-
isted environment. The objective of the request was very high, and
the implementation period was just half a months. We could not
take the risk, and offer questionable decision “on trial”. We needed
guaranteed result of 100% and a reliable supplier.
CM: What’s special about Boca do Lobo, Brabbu pieces and why did
you feature it in your project?
ES: The extraordinary originality of Boca do Lobo products are based
on the bordered between furniture and art. My colleagues’ architects
and designers highlight this brand from many; there is no something
similar. I think this is a very modern interpretation of the classic
design techniques. The internal energy of objects laid by authors is
inspiring. Working with them is a pleasure. Surprisingly noticeable
things, when integrated into interior, gain emotionality. Please note,
that the pathos of these things, in alliance with the irony of the au-
thors, is close to us. Brabbu-unfamiliar agents of the Regions have
contacted me as the author of the project -with the question where
we have found such luxury chairs. Amazing posture lines and nobili-
ty of these items is the peak of craftsmanship. This is the furniture of
extraordinary comfort and extravagance. Bravo-Brabbu!
CM: Boca do Lobo always seeks to reinvent the past through con-
temporary design using traditional furniture making techniques. Af-
ter visiting our factory, would you like to describe the feeling of using
handmade pieces in your project?
ES: Visit of any production is very revealing. I have gained confi-
dence in the reliability of Boca do Lobo and Brabbu.
Starting my visit from the office, where it was possible to observe
the dynamics of the work of designers, which is displayed on the
monitors. Following by the production workshops where the mir-
acle is born. There were several similar pieces, at different stages of
preparation, which proves the demand for the products. But it is sur-
prising to see how differently the same items appear in the finished
form, this is the results of the use of different unique finishes.
Cococo restaunrant, St. Petersburg,