It’s thought a crucial part of enticing Londoners and out-of-towners to the re-opened and re-developed Battersea Power Station will be its food offering. The vast shopping centre that resides within the landmark building already has an array of restaurants — most, like Leon or Itsu, hardly stirring sorts — but Joia is hoping to (quite literally) be the jewel in the crown — the name translates as “jewel” in Portuguese.
Part of the new art’otel, the 85-cover site will perch on the 15th floor of the property, giving uninterrupted views across much of the capital, while the interiors have been created by Russell Sage Studio and inspired by mid-century design. A hallmark seems to be the unobtrusive, soft-blushed colour palette.
