Dining Room • 252 7th Ave Unit 10P, New York, NY 10001
The dining area sits on a low platform. This elevation creates a distinct stage. Track lighting illuminates the table with precision. Heavy velvet drapes control light at the windows.
A raw concrete console serves as a backstage area. Seating mixes upholstered chairs with a utilitarian bench. Polished wood and raw concrete create material tension. This room presents every meal as a distinct performance.
The room stages every meal as a performance.
Design Philosophy
The design uses Experiential Design to make dining a performance. A low platform and focused lighting create a distinct stage. Juxtaposition mixes luxurious materials with utilitarian elements. This blend adds narrative depth to the space.
Spatial Narrative
The eye goes first to the elevated table. You step up onto the distinct platform. Guests gather around the illuminated stage.
Light Study
Morning light is blocked by heavy drapes for privacy. Spotlights activate the stage area in the evening. Light focuses precisely on the dining surface.
Living Vignette
A guest raises a glass, caught in the spotlight's glow. The clink of forks echoes softly from the elevated platform.
Material Palette
Polished dark wood: Feels smooth and solid underfoot. It resists wear with a deep luster.
Heavy velvet: Feels plush and absorbs sound. Its nap softens over time.
Raw concrete: Feels cool and rough to the touch. It develops a unique patina with age.
Refined marble: Feels cool and smooth. It can etch or stain but gains character.
