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Teahouse

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With a limited budget, space constraints and landmarks district status, LED focused on a single design gesture that could define the eating, drinking and retail areas. Using cork plank flooring as the primary material, LED applied it over a new concrete slab floor and wrapped the adjacent wall and ceiling to define the service areas. The randomly slotted cork ceiling and walls allowed for tactical lighting and backlit wine/tea display. Solid walnut, blackened steel and fiber cement make up the remaining materials for the custom bar, counter tops and various custom shelving units.

Project Team

• Michael Gibson

Client

Undisclosed

Location

New York

Size

1000 sf

Date

2007

Consultants

• Agouti Construction Consultants

  Code Consultant

• Laszlo Bodak PC

  MEP Consultant

• Taconic Builders

  General Contractor

• Chen Engineering Services, PC

  Structural Engineer / Controlled Insp.

Publications

Brand-New Restaurant Design