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Makassar, Indonesia

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Faza Signature

Makassar, Indonesia

Firm

INS Studio

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Restaurant

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2026

SIZE

3000 sqft - 5000 sqft

BUDGET

$50K - 100K

“Faza,” derived from Arabic, translates to “spring” a metaphor for growth, renewal, and the blossoming of life. This meaning forms the conceptual foundation of an authentic Arab restaurant that has been operating for more than two decades in Makassar, Indonesia.

As interior designers, our approach is rooted in a contextual understanding of traditional Arab architecture one that is warm, materially honest, and deeply embedded in cultural values. Rather than adopting a contemporary Arabian style characterized by ornate details, bold colors, and decorative calligraphy, we chose a more restrained and essential approach: evoking a traditional atmosphere through the exploration of natural, earthy materials, without the need to explicitly emphasize ornamentation.

The spatial expression is largely defined by materiality, particularly through wall finishes dominated by a limewash technique.

This lime-based application produces a matte, porous, and textured surface with an aged character. Visually, the walls resemble soft cloud-like washes with subtle gradients, creating an atmosphere that is both artistic and calming.
Stone paneling applied across selected surfaces also plays a significant role in the design concept. This gesture is informed by traditional Arab construction methods, which commonly employ clay and mud bricks (adobe) in substantial thicknesses to provide natural insulation against the harsh desert climate.

Here, such material references are reinterpreted in a contemporary manner without losing their historical essence.
Another layer of the design is expressed through a “Muslim-friendly” approach, where spatial arrangements are guided by Islamic values and Arab cultural practices. One of the most distinctive elements is the use of semi-transparent curtains as spatial dividers, offering privacy for Muslim women particularly those who wear the niqab while dining.

In addition, the spatial experience is enriched through floor-seating areas introduced in several parts of the restaurant. This arrangement not only fosters a more intimate dining atmosphere but also reflects the values of humility and simplicity upheld in Islamic tradition and Arab culture.
In the outdoor and rear garden areas, the use of wood on both flooring and ceilings serves as a symbolic reference to early Islamic civilization, where timber was a primary material in traditional domestic structures.

Overall, the project embraces a natural material approach as a representation of the simplicity and practicality found in early Arab architecture principles that have evolved over time, yet continue to retain their traditional roots in a more contemporary expression.

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