Luke’s Oyster Bar and Chophouse

Location: Singapore. Gemmill Lane
Client: Travis Masiero
Builder: Jonathon Chan. Simplicity
Photographer: EK Yap

Luke's Oyster Bar and Chophouse, inspired by the classic elegance of The Polo Bar in New York, offers exquisite seafood and produce from Boston. Since opening in 2014, it has become renowned for its impeccable seafood, professional service, and loyal business clientele.

Louvred shutters and lighting were used to create the illusion of expansive windows along the solid shophouse wall. Now that the lighting quality and atmosphere could be controlled, the space feels like an all-day dining experience which seamlessly transitions into the evening without anyone noticing. The interior features a classic palette of terrazzo floors, tan leather banquettes and the iconic Cab chair.

A beautifully curved slatted timber banquette wall was ingeniously created out of a technical challenge, which is keeping the space needed back of house for the grease trap. Deliberate level changes throughout the dining area create distinct seating zones, while careful attention to circulation and service areas led to the inclusion of popular two-seater corner seats.

The bar takes centre stage, prominently featuring oyster shucking also visible from the entry. As requested by the client, all wine bottles are discretely stored behind chiller doors. Bathrooms are also concealed and feature solid marble basins and vibrant hand-glazed Thai tiles.

Bar classic elegance impeccable seafood New England professional service loyal business clientele interior design by MSDO
Classic elegance impeccable seafood New England professional service loyal business clientele interior design by MSDO
Inspiration Warren Platner The American Restaurant louvred shutters lighting create  illusion windows interior design by MSDO
Classic palette terrazzo floors tan leather banquettes iconic Cab chair deliberate level change interior design by MSDO
Timber walls concealed bathroom doors feature artwork interior design by MSDO
Beautifully curved slatted timber banquette wall  ingeniously created by technical challenge interior design by MSDO
Classic palette terrazzo floors tan leather banquettes iconic Cab chair Fritz Hansen bar stool interior design by MSDO
Inspiration Warren Platner The American Restaurant louvred shutters lighting create  illusion windows interior design by MSDO
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