Island Grocer, London. Amos & Amos

Part of Ballymore's City Island project that includes new homes for 1700 people as well as The English National Ballet and London Film School. This East London multi-tasker aims to be a social hub for local residents, providing a space to eat, drink and shop for groceries.

'It was vital to us to select a material palette which is true to it's East London location' says Jaki Amos, co-founder of Amos and Amos who designed the space. The challenge for them was to build something that was simultaneously dynamic and intimate. Amos and Amos chose materials such as the historic green Victorian tiling and tough industrial inspired elements, such as sturdy metal shelving and light fittings. The overall look was then softened by additions such leather and brass detailing in the upholstery and lighting.

Amos and Amos are led by designers Jaki and Daryl Amos. Prior to establishing their own practice, the married duo worked independently for some of London's leading architects and consultancies including John Pawson, John Naylor and Imagination. Since founding their eponymously named company they have worked with clients such as Ballymore, N.Peal, Lotus and AKQA.

Designed by Amos and Amos

The Island Grocery features traditional signage and Victorian green tiling over the espresso bar area.

The restaurant seating makes astute use of deep navy and pale green tones, combined with the tactile quality of arabescato marble topped tables. A subtle touch of warmth added through brass detailing on the wall lights.

The bar provides a more informal setting illuminated by glass pendants that highlights the luminescent natural qualities of the marble bartop that sits over a rough-cut oak veneer base, reminiscent of dockside timbers found on the site.

Elements of the building are left exposed to reinforce the industrial feel of the space, their roughness juxtaposed with the soft qualities of the leather upholstery.

At either end of the Island Grocer, oversized steel crittal doors lead into the space. Sat alongide the window bar are custom stools made with tan leather and brass detailing.