![]() ![]() The original paintwork was matched and the mosaic floor cleaned and restored. The original ceiling soffit was replaced with identical panelling, the decorative steel window grilles restored and clear glass added to the openings. The design brief called for a single dining space and bar with an attached outdoor terrace for dining and drinking, and a refreshing, yet timeless design which complemented the dining concept of classic European comfort food. To that end, natural materials such as copper, steel, marble and timber, treated as raw as possible to complement the patina of the existing building were selected. Their solution – by drawing a clear line between the old and new parts of the building through detaching the new elements away from the existing. Drawing inspiration from traditional British public school dining halls and church buildings, their primary goal was to restore as many of the existing details as possible. Retention of the simplicity and beauty of the abandoned church at Harding Road that was to become The White Rabbit was the starting point for the design team, Takenouchi Webb. ![]() Screenshot from the official White Rabbit's website ![]() Prior to that, he had also run the kitchens of the Harvey Nichols restaurant in Hong Kong and Marmalade in Singapore A place where time stands still! The White Rabbit's Head Chef is Daniel Sia, who was most recently working with Chef Justin Quek at Le Platane in Shanghai. They serve a fresh take on both classic European comfort food and age-old coctails - all inspired by the past, while cleverly showcasing the present. T he white rabbit is a restaurant & bar housed in an awe-inspiring and beautifully restored old chapel located off the Dempsey area in Singapore. ![]()
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