Hospitality / Kyiv, Ukraine

HAVANA

Type

Hospitality

Location

Kyiv, Ukraine

Year

2026

Area

800 m2

- Case Study

restaurant

HAVANA is a hospitality project in Kyiv, Ukraine, developed around restaurant. Havana is a luxury restaurant in Kyiv inspired by the vivid beauty and magnetic nightlife of pre-revolutionary Cuba. The concept reinterprets the elegance of historic Havana through a contemporary hospitality interior shaped by saturated colour, tropical ornament and theatrical light. Rather than recreating a historical setting literally, the design captures its spirit through deep reds, emerald greens, floral patterns, dark timber and reflective metal details. Sculptural chandeliers, richly upholstered furniture and expressive decorative elements create a layered environment filled with visual discoveries. The interior unfolds as a journey from tropical openness to the intimacy of Havana after dark. Every zone develops its own mood while remaining part of a coherent narrative—luxurious, energetic and emotionally immersive. The work combines dark stained timber, aged brass, patterned ceramic tiles with a scope focused on interior design concept, space planning, hospitality concept development, creating a clear atmosphere for daily use, photography and long-term spatial memory.

Spatial task

restaurant

Material logic

dark stained timber / aged brass / patterned ceramic tiles / velvet upholstery / decorative glass / natural stone / floral textiles / mirror panels / woven cane / integrated warm lighting

Outcome

Vibrant, luxurious, tropical, theatrical, seductive atmosphere shaped through interior design concept, space planning, hospitality concept development.

Mood

Vibrant, luxurious, tropical, theatrical, seductive

Materials

dark stained timber
aged brass
patterned ceramic tiles
velvet upholstery
decorative glass
natural stone
floral textiles
mirror panels
woven cane
integrated warm lighting

Scope

interior design concept
space planning
hospitality concept development
custom furniture design
decorative lighting concept
material and finish selection
3D visualization
execution drawings

- Project narrative

restaurant

Havana is a luxury restaurant in Kyiv inspired by the vivid beauty and magnetic nightlife of pre-revolutionary Cuba. The concept reinterprets the elegance of historic Havana through a contemporary hospitality interior shaped by saturated colour, tropical ornament and theatrical light. Rather than recreating a historical setting literally, the design captures its spirit through deep reds, emerald greens, floral patterns, dark timber and reflective metal details. Sculptural chandeliers, richly upholstered furniture and expressive decorative elements create a layered environment filled with visual discoveries. The interior unfolds as a journey from tropical openness to the intimacy of Havana after dark. Every zone develops its own mood while remaining part of a coherent narrative—luxurious, energetic and emotionally immersive.

- Material language

dark stained timber / aged brass / patterned ceramic tiles / velvet upholstery / decorative glass / natural stone / floral textiles / mirror panels / woven cane / integrated warm lighting

The palette is built around dark stained timber, aged brass, patterned ceramic tiles and detailed to keep the space calm, tactile and precise.

A cinematic journey through Havana, where tropical colour, sculptural lighting and intricate details recreate the glamour of pre-revolutionary Cuba.

Havana restaurant bar with illuminated arches, rich red finishes and sculptural crystal lighting — Illuminated arches and rich ornament make the bar the theatrical heart of Havana.

Tropical dining area with floral ceiling installation, patterned upholstery and lush greenery — Tropical patterns and suspended foliage evoke the vivid beauty of historic Cuba.

Rich materials, vivid contrasts and intimate spaces transform the restaurant into a theatrical interpretation of Havana after dark.

Atmospheric restaurant lounge with floral ceiling decor, green pendant lights and colourful seating — Layered colour and botanical details create an energetic dining atmosphere.

Havana dining space with mirrored bar display, tropical upholstery and layered warm lighting — Mirrors, warm light and expressive upholstery enrich the visual depth of the interior.

Intimate dining area with crystal chandelier, deep red curtains and dark upholstered furniture — Crystal light and deep red drapery shape an intimate setting inspired by Havana after dark.

Luxury lounge with cascading crystal chandelier, velvet seating and theatrical red drapery — A cascading chandelier brings glamour and ceremony to the private lounge.

The reception introduces the project through warm light, texture and understated branding.

Restaurant entrance with dark architectural finishes, tropical planting and red illuminated details — Dark finishes and tropical planting create a gradual transition into Havana’s vibrant world.

Intimate lounge entrance framed by red curtains, artwork and dark textured walls — Red curtains frame the entrance to a more intimate and theatrical interior.

Havana seating area with tropical furniture, indoor planting and panoramic windows — Natural light, patterned furniture and planting express the restaurant’s tropical character.

Restaurant reception area with red illuminated ceiling, custom podium and decorative planting — A vivid red ceiling feature turns the reception into a memorable arrival point.

Private dining zone with patterned wall panels, warm lighting and richly detailed furniture — Patterned surfaces and layered lighting transform dining into an immersive experience.

Sculptural flamingo light installation above colourful lounge seating in Havana — A sculptural flamingo introduces playful tropical imagery into the contemporary interior.

Tropical lounge with emerald green lighting, patterned upholstery and botanical wall details — Emerald light and botanical motifs create a lush, dreamlike lounge environment.

Main dining hall with illuminated arches, red ceiling installation and layered seating — The main hall brings together colour, ornament and light in a dramatic spatial composition.

Intimate restaurant lounge with crystal chandeliers, red curtains and velvet furniture — Velvet, crystal and deep red tones reinterpret the glamour of pre-revolutionary Havana.

Havana bar interior with ornate shelving, illuminated arches and sculptural ceiling details — Ornate arches and illuminated displays give the bar a rich architectural presence.

Curved banquette seating with tropical floral upholstery and dramatic decorative lighting — Floral upholstery transforms the curved banquette into a vivid decorative landscape.

Luxury Havana lounge with floral seating, sculptural chandelier and saturated red accents — Saturated colour, botanical patterns and sculptural light capture Havana’s seductive energy.

Team

Architects/Designers: Yaroslav Kovalchuk, Svetlana Manasova, Lesya Chernopyskaya

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