Orelle

Description

DSK/Ryder complete D&D London's first Birmingham restaurant. Orelle is a French-themed, locally-supplied retaurant on the top floor of 103 Colmore Row. Unrivalled 360-degree panoramic views over the city of Birmingham provide the backdrop to this sumptuous and breathtaking space. Photography by John Cazals

Tiles Used

Chiltern Stone

Outcome

Orelle retaurant, on the 24th floor of the 103 Colmore Row building was commissioned by D&D London. Orelle opened its doors in October last year. Anya Gordon Clark, Senior Interior Designer on the project, joined Doone Silver Kerr especially for the Orelle project in March 2020.

The project draws inspiration from the surrounding area’s history of banking and jewellery making. The use of richly veined marble floors, oak and walnut timbers, wall panelling and a generosity of scale are design responses to the banking heritage of the site.

Ornate detailing inspired by the metallurgical history of the area has found its way into a lot of the features of the space. The satin brass detailing that can be found on the chairs, the finely detailed golden metalwork of the cafe bar, the gold veining of the marble restaurant floor and bar, bespoke light fittings and the jewel-like colours used in the furniture fabrics are all suggestive of the historical context of this corner of Birmingham.

The artworks are inspired by this history also, and jewellery boxes in the restrooms are mounted on the wall as framed pieces. A mural by local artist Anita Roye for the 8-metre high dining space appears to change with the shifting light and from its lofty seat atop 103 Colmore Row, Orelle commands incredible 360-degree views of the city.