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The Sear Inú Ilé Oúnjẹ Onítètèsìn by Sana Radwan

The Sear Inú Ilé Oúnjẹ Onítètèsìn by Sana Radwan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.


IdẹInú Ilé· 2026

The Sear Inú Ilé Oúnjẹ Onítètèsìn

by Sana Radwan

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category

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The Design

About The Sear Inú Ilé Oúnjẹ Onítètèsìn

The Sear jẹ́ àgbékalẹ̀ inú ilé oúnjẹ onítètèsìn ní Amman, Jordan, tí ó gba nǹkan bí ọgọ́ta mítà onígun mẹ́rin. Ìlànà mímú oúnjẹ jó lórí iná gbígbóná ni ó fún àgbékalẹ̀ náà ní ìmísí. A yan ìbòrí irin àìléèpà àti àwọn tílì amọ̀ dídá nítorí agbára wọn láti pẹ́, láti kojú ooru àti fún ìmọ́tótó. Àwọn àmì ìtànṣán aláṣàfihàn àkànṣe àti àwọn ojú-iṣẹ́ oníkọ̀ǹpútà ni a so mọ́ ara ilé gẹ́gẹ́ bí ohun èlò ìkọ́lé, wọ́n sì ń tọ́ àwọn oníbàárà sọ́nà nínú pípàṣẹ oúnjẹ àti ìrìn kiri. Ètò gbangba tí a fi ṣe é jẹ́ kí ilé ìdáná hàn kedere láti ibi ìjẹun. Àwọn ẹ̀yà alápapọ̀ jẹ́ kí gbígbékalẹ̀, ìtọ́jú àti àtúndá rẹ̀ lọ́jọ́ iwájú rọrùn.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award

The Sear Inú Ilé Oúnjẹ Onítètèsìn jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé The Sear Inú Ilé Oúnjẹ Onítètèsìn yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. The Sear Inú Ilé Oúnjẹ Onítètèsìn ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The Sear is a 60 sqm fast casual restaurant in Amman. Inspired by the searing process, the space echoes an industrial kitchen using stainless steel, cold tiles, and light signage. A (smash in case of emergency) feature plays on kitchen alarms, while branding merges with design through glowing icons, screens, and a (heat drop) sign; fusing rhythm, fire, and identity into one immersive experience.
Dimensions & Packaging
The restaurant occupies an area of approximately 60 sqm and is designed as a compact fast-casual space. The interior includes stainless steel cladding, ceramic tiled walls, custom light signage, and digital display screens. Lighting is based on low energy light systems. All elements were designed as modular components to allow efficient installation, maintenance, and adaptability for future expansion or replication
Tags
Commercial Interior Design, Fast Casual Restaurant, Smash Burger Restaurant, Contemporary Industrial Pop
Production Technology
The project was implemented using industrial grade materials inspired by professional kitchens. Stainless steel and ceramic tiles were selected for durability, heat resistance, and hygiene. custom light signage and digital screens were digitally fabricated and seamlessly integrated through concealed wiring systems. Energy efficient lighting was used as a core architectural element, highlighting branded features while ensuring efficient installation and ease of replication for future branches.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was translating the intense, fast-paced act of searing into a compact interior without overwhelming the space. Extensive research focused on professional kitchen environments, heat-driven processes, and retro food culture. The design balances industrial materials with expressive lighting and branding, ensuring a strong identity while maintaining functionality, clarity, and a comfortable customer experience
Research
The research is design based and experiential. Its objective was to translate the cooking process of searing into a clear spatial identity. The methodology relied on observational and visual research of professional kitchens, fast food culture, and retro technology. Data was collected through site analysis, material testing, and brand studies. The result is an interior that strengthens brand recognition, improves customer flow, and creates an engaging dining experience, impacting business value and design storytelling
Inspiration
The design draws from the intensity of cooking, searing, pressure, and heat. Nostalgic light tech meets industrial surfaces, reimagining a kitchen as a modern social space. A family brand is woven through the interior with custom character icons and signage. Every detail, like the seared burger logo or (heat drop) sign, translates flame, sound, and story into architecture.
Project Duration
This project started in November 2024 in Amman - Jordan, and it finished in April 2025
Operation Flow
The spatial layout is organized to support a clear and efficient customer journey, from ordering to seating and pick up. The open plan configuration enhances visibility between the kitchen and dining area, reinforcing interaction with the cooking process. Digital screens and light signage guide movement and ordering, while seating and circulation paths are designed to maximize comfort, speed, and operational efficiency within the compact space

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