The sandwich is deeply embedded in the British soul: fFrom the humble medieval trencher to the reworking by the notorious Earl, through to the worker’s ploughman’s lunch or the cricketer’s cucumber variety.
Now, it find its luxurious incarnation in Harrods, within a suitably palatial interior designed by Design Research Studio, the interior arm of Tom Dixon.
The Design
The 152 m2 space takes inspiration from classical London club interiors using hues such as deep green, dark blue and rich burgundy. The brand new sandwich bar has been refashioned as an unusually chic and comfortable bolthole to complement the acres of astonishing retail within the world renowned department store.
Tom Dixon Sandwich is furnished with the latest innovations in brass lighting and deeply upholstered club chairs, marble clad tables and pierced metal screens, all from the Tom Dixon collection and previously unseen. The result is a gastronomic oasis literally sandwiched between the two Tom Dixon furniture concessions on the third floor.
The Menu
Breakfast ranges from Soft boiled Clarence court duck egg with Black Combe ham soldiers, to ‘Burford Brown’ fried eggs on English muffins and Harrod’s ketchup.
Sandwiches, of course, are extensive and include Welsh Rarebit melted open cheddar cheese sandwich; Goat’s cheese, English pear and candied walnuts on ciabatta; Roasted Scottish beef, celeriac romoulade, horseradish and crispy shallots on a crusty roll; Poached lobster, mango relish and thousand island dressing on in a soft glazed roll, and more…
About Design Research Studio
Design Research Studio is an architectural interior design practice specializing in high concept interiors, large scale installations and architectural design. Based in London and under the creative direction of internationally renowned designer Tom Dixon, the team realises a full and developed narrative to each project; whether in retail, hospitality or corporate interiors. By interpreting a project in its purist form and the meaning of the building within its environment, the team is well known for connecting the design to the building or interior to the local area, its community and target audience.
Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British design and manufacturing company of lighting and furniture sold in 63 countries across the globe.
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