International architecture and design firm Kimmel Eshkolot today officially unveils “Malka” in West Palm Beach. A hybrid restaurant, cultural space and design marvel, Kimmel Eshkolot’s work for Malka merges Florida-inspired aesthetics with a design scheme inspired by the open fire cooking method, with renowned Chef Eyal Shani at the helm of the kitchen. With Malka marking the architecture studio’s official launch in the U.S. as its first project, Kimmel Eshkolot reimagines the restaurant dining experience centered around an open-fire wood-burning grill known as a hearth. At Malka, an abundance of lush greenery and the preservation of a historic pre-war building with customized furniture and high-end kitchen fittings all play an important role in the dining experience envisioned and manifested by the firm. The project has been spearheaded by Kimmel Eshkolot Senior Architect More Gelfond, who leads the architecture firm’s newly formed office in New York City.
Spanning a total of 10,500 square feet (975-square meters) between the indoor and outdoor spaces, Malka is located in a 1930’s landmarked structure denoted by the City of West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Department. Exemplifying a “steel frame industrial design” reflective of pre-war development patterns within the coastal Floridian city, thoughtful consideration has been given to the original structure while incorporating the new design and the addition of a contemporary facade. The textured surfaces, metal windows and Earthy color palette create a harmonious partnership between the old and new architectural features.
