Restaurant André showcases Dekton® ultracompact surface
Walking into the newly renovated restaurant in the corner of trendy Bukit Pasoh Road in Singapore, one will be greeted with sleek designs, clean lines, muted tones and perfectly aligned table settings. The use of Dekton® Kelya, Keon and Galema colours can be seen from the entrance to the heart of the restaurant, built elegantly into Restaurant André’s creatively fuelled kitchen.
“The opportunity to work with Cosentino came pretty naturally to me. At Restaurant André, we pride ourselves in the food we serve so it’s important that our facilities and environment makes for an effective and efficient space. I especially love Dekton’s multi-facted properties like its resistance to stains, heat and scratches which are important aspects to look for in a commercial kitchen. Another plus is Cosentino’s wide variety of designs and colours that ensures the products are in sync with my design philosophy,” said Chef André Chiang.
To dine at the exquisite Restaurant André is to embark on an exploratory journey around the mind and memory of chef and co-owner André Chiang. Trained in France, the Taiwanese-born Chef treats his diners to enchanting courses with his signature flair and sophistication, each paired primarily with biodynamic French artisanal wines, reflecting aspects of the chef’s personal and multi-faceted culinary experience in a plate.
Chef André Chiang, chef of Singapore’s Restaurant André, has chosen to apply Dekton® ultracompact surface in diverse areas of his recently renewed restaurant.
Cosentino’s long standing support as a partner and sponsor of The World’s 50 Best Restaurant makes this collaboration with Restaurant André a cause for celebration. Restaurant André, a name synonymous with culinary excellence in Singapore and around the world currently ranks first in Singapore by holding the no. 5 place in the coveted 2015 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant list and holds the No. 46 place in the list for The 2015 World’s 50 Best Restaurant.
Tecnical Details:
| Name: | Restaurant André |
| Re-opening date: | July 2015 |
| Location: | 41 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089855. |
| Total surface area of the renewal project: | 30m² |
Specifiers:
| Cosentino Material | Application | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| Dekton® Galema | Kitchen worktops | 12 mm |
| Dekton® Kelya | Bathroom Wall | 12 mm |
| Dekton® Kelya | Cabinet Tops | 20 mm |
| Dekton® Keon | Entrance Step | 20 mm |
| Kitchen Tops | Bathroom Wall | Cabinet Tops | Entrance Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 x 845 x 12mm (worktop) 652 x 875 x 12mm (Side Panel) 20mm thick flat polished edges | 2900 x 1512 x 12mm (3pcs joint) | 1418 x 390 x 20mm 20mm thick flat polished edges | 1327 x 438 x 20mm R5 edges |
| 2980 x 700 x 12mm (worktop) 65mm thick mitre joint edges and backsplash H.90mm | 1405 x 1325 x 20mm 1405 x 417 x 20mm 20mm thick flat polished edges | ||
| 3000 x 700 x 12mm 522 x 516 x 12mm 450 x 45 x 12mm 1423 x 55 x 12mm 65mm thick mitre joint edges and backsplash H.105mm | 2050 x 403 x 20mm 2050 X48 x 20mm 20mm thick flat polished edges |
The project was led by Chef André Chiang who chose the materials and selected the colours.
30 m² of Dekton® have been applied in four different areas of the restaurant:
- Kitchen worktops
- Bathroom Wall
- Cabinet Tops
- Entrance Step
The most interesting architectural and decorative feature of the project:
The key highlight in this collaboration is the incorporation of Dekton® Galema colour in André’s kitchen. Installed in the kitchen, the properties of Dekton® such as its resistance to heat, stains and fire makes it an ideal kitchen worktop for Restaurant André. The chosen colour, Galema matches perfectly the aesthetic concept of the restaurant that portrays sleek designs in muted, earthy tones.
Cosentino material application:
Dekton® ultracompact surface has been chosen for its heat, stain and scratch resistance properties that are both suitable and important to incorporate into a commercial kitchen. The colour and options available with Dekton® also ensure that there’s no compromise on the aesthetics of the restaurant.
The advantages and benefits of the applied Cosentino material in this specific application:
The application of Dekton makes it a more efficient work space for the restaurant and allows the team to cut down on time taken for maintenance and cleaning.
Dekton® in the Kitchen:
The technical characteristics of Dekton® make it a material ideal for kitchen worktops, coverings and flooring both in private homes and for professional use. Dekton® is a material which resists fire and heat, allowing direct contact with hot objects.
Dekton® in Bathrooms
For its excellent performance with water, Dekton® is ideal for bathroom tops, flooring and other coverings.
Dekton for flooring or steps:
Dekton® is an ideal surface for areas with a lot of traffic, both indoors and outdoors. Thanks to its high resistance to abrasion, Dekton® can be used in high transit areas without any wear.