Design Architect:
TenBerke
Executive Architect:
Hornbeek Blatt Architects
Photography:
Chris Cooper
Mike Schwartz
Awards: WINNER
Hotel & Restaurant Project of the Year
2017 Lighting Design Awards
Mary Eddy’s Dining
Oklahoma City
The restaurant's lighting design creates a warm, modern, and inviting ambience that makes every guest feel at home. At the heart of this design, a series of hanging pendant lights with amber-hued glass shades cast a soft, diffused glow along the bar area. This gentle illumination enhances the cosy and intimate atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for socializing or unwinding with a drink.
Adding to the visual appeal, the ceiling is accented with sleek linear LED fixtures that emit a subtle yet sophisticated glow. These fixtures not only complement the vibrant lighting around the kitchen area but also create a sense of depth and dimension throughout the space. The dynamic interplay between light and shadow, achieved through this innovative lighting scheme, emphasizes the restaurant’s contemporary interior design.
Furthermore, strategically placed wall sconces and recessed lighting fixtures provide additional layers of light, ensuring a balanced mix of decorative and functional illumination. This thoughtful combination highlights key architectural features and design elements, such as textured walls, artwork, and dining areas, while maintaining a warm and inviting ambience.
This lighting design scheme not only underscores the restaurant's contemporary flair but also fosters a sense of hospitality that leaves a lasting impression on all who visit.
- Panos Ferentinos for Illuminationworks