Meat Moot JBR: Industrial Elegance and Smoked Textures
Meat Moot’s new flagship in JBR presents a distinct architectural character built on raw materials and contrasting textures. Algedra led the design and execution, while Capital Associated Building Contracting, a contracting company in Dubai, handled the construction. The venue presents a polished, industrial-luxe style, diverging from standard smokehouse aesthetics.
The Shell and Material Palette
A high-gloss base of 1200mm x 600mm polished porcelain tiles anchors the 500-square-meter space. Deep charcoal stone-effect flooring with white calcite veining contrasts with the matte ceiling. Textural layering defines the walls: charcoal-gray clinker bricks with recessed mortar joints pair with natural oak wood cladding, balancing cold masonry with warm timber.
The open-plenum ceiling utilizes a matte black anti-corrosive finish. This design choice highlights the galvanized HVAC ductwork and electrical conduits. The fire suppression system, painted in RAL 3000 red, adds a bold color element.
Lighting and Custom FF&E
The lighting design uses tiers to shape the large room. Brass molecular chandeliers with frosted G9 LED globes form the main decorative layer, filling the dining halls with warm light. Black cylindrical track-mounted spotlights and integrated 3000K LED strips in the service counters and kickplates produce a floating visual.
Furniture choices uphold the cognac-and-charcoal theme:
Seating: Custom armchairs display walnut-finished bentwood frames and full-grain cognac leather.
Tables: Combinations of 30mm live-edge acacia wood slabs and light gray engineered quartz tops stand on matte black sand-textured steel pedestals.
VIP Dining: High-back chairs and an oval executive-style table offer a formal setting within the open layout.
Specialized Installations
Architectural decor expresses the restaurant’s smoking origins. The cleaver wall acts as a key installation with recessed, backlit niches. Silhouettes of butcher knives—cleavers, carving forks, and chef knives—stand out against sandblasted acrylic.
Low-iron tempered glass with black powder-coated steel headers encases the smoking kitchen. This visibility turns the black smokers into a central visual element for the dining room.
Exterior Identity
Tall, arched glazing with anodized aluminum frames links the facade to the JBR promenade. A hand-painted mural on a cementitious plaster wall shows a chef’s hands seasoning meat, identifying the location and previewing the high-end interior.
