Six By Nico
Birmingham
Malting Wide Plank
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Six By Nico
Birmingham’s industrial past is retold in Malting oak at Six by Nico Studio Two drew on the city’s history of manufacturing and steam power for the Birmingham location of Six by Nico, known for its changing six-course menus. Dark, wide Malting planks sit among iron, steel, textured glass and riveted detailing. Ted Todd’s Commercial Specification consultants worked with Studio Two to identify a dark, wide-plank floor suited to the industrial concept and daily demands of the restaurant. After reviewing tailored recommendations and samples, the team selected Malting from the Warehouse collection.
- Project type
- Hospitality
- Location
- Birmingham
- Featured product
- Malting
The Six by Nico restaurant chain, founded by Michelin-trained chef Nico Simeone, is known for its unique dining experience featuring themed six-course tasting menus that change every six weeks. Each theme is inspired by memories, cultural moments, and places - anything that fuels the culinary imagination. The concept emerged from a desire to inject some dynamism into the dining experience, and from questioning why fine dining had to be predictable or limited by seasonal norms.
Since its establishment in Glasgow in 2017, the restaurant’s rapidly-evolving menu experience has proven to be extremely popular, and the brand has expanded across major UK cities, including Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester and London.
When Studio Two Interiors was tasked with designing the new Birmingham restaurant for Six by Nico, they took inspiration from the city itself. Birmingham played a pivotal role in Britain’s industrialisation, particularly following the development of the steam engine by Matthew Boulton and James Watt. In 1775, their partnership led to a series of innovations, most notably the separate condenser, which made steam engines more efficient and versatile. Their Soho Manufactory in Birmingham became a hub for steam engine production, which powered factories, mills and transportation systems across the country.
This grand industrial heritage influenced the selection of materials and ‘finishing touches’. Iron, timber, steel, textured glass, frosted lighting and riveted metal detailing all played a prominent role.
Working closely with Studio Two, Ted Todd’s commercial specification consultants provided tailored recommendations and samples for flooring that harmonised with the ‘industrial heritage’ theme. Aesthetically, it was felt dark tones and a wide-plank design would complement and enhance the Birmingham restaurant’s interior.
Practically, a durable and easy-to-maintain solution was very much called for. There were numerous floors fulfilling these criteria in Ted Todd’s collections- Haldon, Salcey, Wiston - and the collaborative decision was made to opt for Malting from the Warehouse collection.
Warehouse, comprising modern and brilliantly practical floors, with undulating textures, that showcase the very best of FSC-certified, nature-grade European Oak, have already featured in a number of exciting restaurant projects.
Malting’s rich, dark planks are crafted from beautifully textured, nature-grade European oak, with occasional knots and sap creating sinuous movement and flow. These sturdy planks are 15mm thick with a 4mm nominal wear layer and a long-lasting hardened lacquered finish for additional wear and splash resistance.
Six by Nico is part of an every-growing portfolio of restaurants featuring Ted Todd floors, including Skof in Manchester, The Alchemist in Edinburgh, Zhima in Glasgow, Pasture in Birmingham, Benihana in London and several Nando’s restaurants.
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Architect: Studio Two
Malting up close
Malting is a rich, dark floor crafted from FSC-certified, nature-grade European oak. Its undulating surface reveals occasional knots, sapwood and flowing grain. Each wide plank is 15mm thick with a 4mm nominal wear layer and a hardened-lacquer finish for added wear and splash resistance.
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