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COMMERCIAL
INTERIOR

main cocktail bar and lounge at the entry,
a dedicated raw bar, and the main dining
room.
The cocktail bar is flanked by the
smaller raw bar which echoes its design
features, including a ribbed bar face of
teal blue tile, an amazonite marble bar
top, décorative brass shelving, and a
slatted, baroque-inspired moulding that
arches over the back bar. Overhead, a
hexagonal chandelier of polished brass is
set in a mirrored recessed cove, casting an
ambient glow over the space and creating
a dramatic focal point in the room. Facing
the bars are twin curvilinear banquettes in
sumptuous fabric whose palette of pinks,
gold, chartreuse, and claret is formed by
an explosion of giant flower petals. The
softness of the room is accentuated by
translucent, purple drapery. Underfoot,
marble-look black and white porcelain
tiles are laid out in an oversized diagonal Saturated colours intermingle with plush florals,
chevron pattern that weaves through, and animal prints and crisp geometric shapes.
visually links, the three spaces.

The interior of Cino, Honolulu is a striking convergence
of maximalism, Art Deco and contemporary styles.

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