Tjeld Bar by Julia Filippova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Competition Category.
SilverInterior· 2025
Tjeld Bar
Client: Julia Filippova Design
Silver A' Design Award Winner in Interior Category
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About Tjeld Bar
Tjeld Bar is a harmonious blend of nature and functionality. Inspired by the scenic Norwegian coast and the iconic Tjeld bird, this bar recreates the atmosphere of the shoreline through natural materials like marble, wood, and metal. Fluid interior lines echo oyster shells while glowing lamps reflect the watchful presence of the bird. A bold red column, representing the oystercatcher's beak, separates the cocktail and oyster stations. Ergonomic space planning and sustainable materials support comfort, functionality, and a strong connection to nature.
The Recognition
About the Silver A' Design Award
Tjeld Bar is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Tjeld Bar is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Tjeld Bar is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparks amazement and wonderment.
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Design Interview
What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
Tjeld Bar is inspired by the scenic Norwegian coast and the iconic Tjeld bird, or oystercatcher in English. This design recreates the atmosphere of the coastline and the bird's habitat. It's a harmonious combination of nature and functionality in the space that reflects the essence of Norway.
What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
The main task was not only to convey the atmosphere of the birds' habitat, but also to make the space ergonomically correct for the staff and guests. Functional and thought out to the smallest detail.
What are your future plans for this award winning design?
I’d be happy to see both locals and tourists coming to this place in Oslo to experience the unique design and find inspiration.
Grand Interview
Your innovative integration of the Tjeld bird's characteristics into Tjeld Bar's design is remarkable - could you elaborate on how you translated the bird's distinctive features, particularly its beak and watchful presence, into functional design elements?
At the beginning, the general concept of the oyster catching bird is reflected in the planning solution: The central column was located right in the center of the room, symbolizes the bright red beak of the bird, splitting the bar station like an oyster into two parts. The first part is the cocktail station, and the second part is the oyster station.Using natural materials, marble, wood and shiny metal, the atmosphere of the sea coast where do Tjeld birds nest is recreated. Smooth lines in the interior resemble the shape of oysters. Bright lamps, reminiscent of the bird's eyes, symbolize that the staff is always watching to ensure guests feel comfortable and happy in the bar.
The use of EON Clay Plaster in Tjeld Bar represents a fascinating commitment to sustainability - how did this unique material choice influence both the aesthetic and environmental aspects of your design?
With EON decorative plaster, a soft stone-like texture is created on the walls, adding a unique atmosphere and bringing a subtle decorative element of nature indoors. One of the main highlights is the spacious bathroom, where the walls are covered with clay plaster with herbs inside. Once inside, you immediately notice the pleasant natural aroma released by the herbal particles.EON сlay plaster not only adds an aesthetic effect—with its composition of minerals and sand it also acts as a passive humidity regulator and absorbs toxins. It is non-flammable, which is especially important for public spaces.
The central column in Tjeld Bar, transformed into a striking red feature that separates cocktail and oyster stations, presented an initial challenge - could you share the creative process that led to this architectural constraint becoming a defining design element?
When creating the project, I initially planned to create an unusual bar station, not to place it along the wall. And the column, which could not be removed, helped my decision. By placing the bar station in the center, it was possible to create an ergonomically correct and comfortable space for both guests and staff.When designing, designers always try to either hide architectural elements or emphasize them. And I decided to focus on the column, since it strongly resembled a red bird's beak and it turned out very effectively in combination with the whole design around!
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The design uses unique, recycled materials: a unique natural clay plaster, which is a mixture of unfired clays with minerals, river sand and herbs. Solved any noise issues with natural acoustics panels made from recycled, and bio-based materials from a biocomposite based on fibrous plants, flax and hemp. The emphasis in the bar is on ergonomics and smart space planning. The bar station is located in the middle, which has helped create a more ergonomic space and greater interaction with guests
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The area of the bar is 90 sq.m. together with all the rooms. The guest space is 63 sq.m. and is designed for 40 guests.
- Tags
- bar, cocktails and oysters
- Production Technology
- A unique technology on the walls of the bar and toilet is EON Clay Plaster are unique blends of unfired clays mixed with minerals, river sand and herbs to provide healthy, breathable finishes for internal walls and ceilings. The plaster are non-toxic, with low VOCs emissions and no synthetic, concrete or lime additives. Made from readily available, naturally abundant materials, they require no processing, only blending. During the manufacturing process very little energy is required, no water is used, and there is zero waste produced.
- Design Challenge
- The design challenge was to play get inspiration about the Oyster catcher bird , find out it habitats and implement it to interior. Location that my client took had column that was located in the middle of the venue , so challenge was how to integrate it in design as well .Since we desided to place all bar around the column ,there was a challenge with whole movement in the bar ,so that people will not intentianally go through the bar.
- Research
- The main objective was to design a bar that embodies the essence of the Tjeld bird (which translates from Norwegian as Oystercatcher), known for its connection to the sea, and the Tjuvholmen area, a picturesque waterfront location known for its distinctive modern architecture.
The methodology combined visual analysis, cultural and environmental research, studying the bird’s symbolism, local history, and the area’s architectural style to shape the design.
The design successfully combines elements of both the Tjeld bird and the Tjuvholmen environment. The bar design reflects the bird's connection to the sea and the natural environment, incorporating natural and sustainable materials typical of the area.
The insights gained included a deeper understanding of how to create spaces that resonate with both the history and the natural environment of a place. The design celebrates the harmonious blend of nature and modernity, making the bar not just a place to drink, but an experience that tells a story.
This research has significant implications for design, particularly in creating spaces that engage with local culture and geography. For business, it emphasizes how thoughtful design can enhance the customer experience and reflect a location’s identity. In society, it encourages a deeper appreciation for the relationship between design, nature, and the built environment. For the design field, it pushes the boundaries of how we integrate narrative, culture, and functionality into modern spaces. - Inspiration
- Design story is inspired by the beauty of coastal landscapes and the charming habitat of the Tjeld bird. The Tjeld, or oystercatcher, is among the favorite bird species of Norwegians, thanks to its presence along coastal shores and inland water bodies. Using natural materials, marble, wood and shiny metal, the atmosphere of the sea coast is recreated. Bright design elements resemble the eyes and beak of a bird, and smooth lines resemble the shape of oysters and shells.
- Project Duration
- The bar's design seamlessly blends into the Tjuvholmen district, situated right on the waterfront in Oslo, Norway.
- Operation Flow
- When a guest enters the bar, the bartender immediately greets him thanks to the advantageous location of the bar counter. The location of the bar counter in the center of the bar allowed the staff to pay attention to each table, which provided better service and improved interaction between staff and guests. The door to the dishwasher room opens automatically with sensors at knee level, which helps the staff carry dishes in their hands and freely enter the room without using their hands. The staff room is conveniently hidden behind an invisible door.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Kevin Fauske, Tjeld bar, 2024
Image #2: Photographer Kevin Fauske, Tjeld bar, 2024
Image #3: Photographer Kevin Fauske, Tjeld bar, 2024
Image #4: Photographer Kevin Fauske, Tjeld bar, 2024
Image #5: Photographer Kevin Fauske, Tjeld bar, 2024
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