ara
1 New Drum St Aldgate East E1 7AY
A new restaurant within the Aldgate Place development from British Land PLC. Designed by the award-winning Nina & Co, Architects, Brown Urbanism - Principal contractors, Fabric & Matter.
Chef Murat Kılıç’s passion for travel and bold global flavours inspired Ara—a restaurant where culinary artistry meets sustainable innovation.
From the beginning, Nina & Co's vision was clear: a zero-waste, circular design that respects both people and the planet. Every element—from structure to finishes—was carefully chosen to be modular or reusable, ensuring minimal impact on landfill & waste..
PRINCIPLE CONTRACTOR & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Arron curtis
derek mirehouse
DESIGN TEAM
ARCHITECT
CREDITS.
ABOUT.
AREA.
2600 SQFT · 241 SQM
SPACES
open plan restaurant
HIGHLIGHTS.
sustainable design, earthy natural tones
The Challenges when building ARA were to raise the whole floor by 825mm and work with the unique triangle shape of the unit. Space was at a premium, to maximise a balance of restaurant covers and back-of-house areas fit for the team and its needs.
We worked with the team at Gridline Flooring to use reclaimed access flooring to raise the floor to the required height to meet the threshold.
