Advieh, pronounced (/æd-v/) loosely translating from Farsi to “spice mixture”, offers locally sourced cuisine infused with smoke and Persian flavours, intricately created by renowned chef, Gareth Stewart.

Advieh is inspired by a narrative drawn from the unique characteristics of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland and surrounding regions in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Natural phenomena and its elemental forces inspire and underpin its design language.

Local basalt, cathedral glazing and smoked timbers, blackened steel and ombre brass are used throughout, all of which appear to have been forged or manipulated by heat. The colours which fade in tones of reds and oranges, to acidic greens and blues, are an ode to the volcanic sulphur pools and surrounding context of Mount Tongariro.

The glazing, a key feature of the space, wraps over the kitchen and to the shopfront where guests can watch the chefs preparing bakery on their arrival. Dining chairs are designed and manufactured by local designer Nathan Goldsworthy, some upholstered in local sheepskin fleece. Through a collaboration with Christchurch-based designers Treeology, bespoke furniture and joinery items were created from native swamp Kauri and river Totara trees.

Furniture: Nathan Goldsworthy, Treeology. Lighting: Erco, I-guzzini, Simon James. Finishes: Patina brass, Basalt tiles, Blackened steel joinery, Gold mirrors, Cathedral Glazing, Ambitec Artisan Plaster. Fittings & Fixtures: Patina brass, Basalt tiles, Blackened steel joinery, Gold mirrors, Cathedral Glazing, Ambitec Artisan Plaster.

Photography: Nicole England