Exterior view of The Ledge by Dave Pynt at Waldorf Astoria Maldives, featuring Social F+B’s interior design extending into an open-air dining pavilion with timber pergola, lush tropical landscaping, poolside setting, and warm evening lighting.

The Ledge by Dave Pynt

Waldorf Astoria

This approachable beach shack chic destination brings the furnaces of Michelin Star Chef Dave Pynt to the Maldives for a proper island dining and drinking experience.

Interlacing natural timbers with the warmth of the surrounding sandstone, the design embraces the textures of the island. Creating a backdrop for epic food & beverage theatre that is very much in touch with nature. 

The restaurant appears as if forged from the area. With reclaimed timber flooring, charred timbers in the furniture, and live edged timber counters in the kitchen and bar. Bespoke bleached driftwood chandeliers hang overhead. Local sandstone, alongside designer lighting pendants and the driftwood chandeliers, bring warmth to the interior and complement the fires of the Chef’s legendary furnaces. 

A well-considered lighting and sound system designed in parallel with the interiors, allows The Ledge to operate as a relaxed daytime spot by the pool as well as a dynamic night time destination. 

  • Client Waldorf Astoria Maldives
  • Location Maldives
  • Expertise Interiors
    Branding
  • Project Type Restaurant
  • Completed 2019
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Open-air dining terrace at The Ledge by Dave Pynt, Waldorf Astoria Maldives, showcasing Social F+B’s interior design with warm timber architecture, sculptural lighting, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and a central open kitchen overlooking tropical surroundings.
Chefs preparing dishes at The Ledge by Dave Pynt at Waldorf Astoria Maldives, working at an open kitchen with wood-fired oven, natural timber counters, and handcrafted details within an interior designed by Social F+B.
Branding collaterals for The Ledge by Dave Pynt at Waldorf Astoria Maldives, featuring a textured drinks coaster set, printed bill, natural wood presentation base, and cocktail styling that reflect the venue’s raw, nature-led design language.
Interior bar and dining space at The Ledge by Dave Pynt, Waldorf Astoria Maldives, showcasing Social F+B’s nature-led interior design with a sculptural driftwood installation above the bar, textured timber finishes, woven ceiling treatment, warm lighting, and handcrafted wooden furniture.
A plated dish at The Ledge by Dave Pynt featuring a crisp base topped with fresh herbs and roe, presented on minimalist tableware that reflects the restaurant’s refined, ingredient-driven dining experience.

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