Oggie: The Natural Choice
for Restaurant in Ballito
When the team behind Katmandu wanted to highlight the natural elements behind their design concept,
they relied on Oggie to ensure the flooring rose to the occassion.
T
he inspiration for Katmandu at the
Ballito Lifestyle Centre comes from
the dreams of a local Durban boy
whose big city living abroad developed
into a love affair for cutting edge food and
design, whilst his bohemian ways took
him to eclectic spaces all over the world
with strong links to the great outdoors.
Katmandu is a dining and entertainment
hub - a space where you can explore
tastes from around the world in a beautiful,
outdoor environment. Enjoy a drink at the
Summit Bar, a coffee or light snack in the
relaxed outdoor seating area, or a meal
within the more formal restaurant where
glass stacking doors open to the garden.
The Katmandu restaurant was created
out of two existing buildings at the centre.
Interior designer Pippa Mitchell worked
with centre management, Evolution
Architects and other team members to
create an eye catching new space. The
new building has an open, spacious feel
and incorporates glass and natural timber
elements. The design melds the natural
elements of the space, incorporating a
striking mature tree which grows straight
through the ceiling of the bar. When the
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doors are open the entire space opens up
to a landscaped courtyard.
The Natural Choice
Following on from the use of natural
materials in the design, the team felt that
the flooring that best complemented the
aesthetic was a beautiful timber floor
supplied by Oggie.
Although the restaurant and bar are
joined into a cohesive space through the
use of pergolas, it was important that
both areas were uniquely defined. One of
the ways this was achieved was through
the use of two Oggie products. In the
restaurant, Crudo Rustic, a beautiful dark
wide plank was laid and in the bar the
striking Chevron Living plank was used.
Although the planks differ in style, the
uniform colour finish ensures they flow
seamlessly together.
Crudo Rustic is favoured by clients
who choose to custom finish their floors.
There are numerous Diamond Oil or colour
oil finishes available. These oils can be
applied in the Oggie Colour Lab or on
site. The 15/4 thick planks are available in
widths of 190mm, 220mm and 260mm
and in lengths of 1,900mm, 2,220mm and
2,200mm.
Oggie Chevron is a contemporary
take on the classic fishbone pattern. The
ingenious construction of ready-made
panels ensures easy, fast and stable in-
stallation. Available in a variety of finishes
the 15/4 thick panels are supplied in
300mm x 1,848mm planks.
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