Dramatic daylight casts a shimmering aura through the large curvilinear glass facade as sunlight bounces from one interior space to the next, while at night the restaurant glows from within. Stripped back to the essentials, a new one-pour concrete floor and white curving walls washed by continuous recessed light envelop the spare and ethereal dining spaces. A series of custom-fitted dining furniture made from cast resin, wood, and aluminum will be designed, in addition to the facade and interior. The restaurant features a main dining area, private dining room, dining mezzanine, lounge, bar, two kitchens, manager’s office, and terrace dining.
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Project: Restaurant 659
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Type: Restaurant
Site Conditions: Urban Commercial Renovation
Building Area: 4,800 SF
Status: 2009 – Present
Client: Undisclosed
Major Materials: Concrete, Plaster, Structural Curved Glass
Design Intent: To reactivate the site with an urban identity that combines intensity with understatement, employing materials and light to emphasize an experiential atmosphere.
Team: Platform for Architecture + Research
Image Credits: Platform for Architecture + Research
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