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COMMERCIAL
INTERIOR

A line of continuous full-height
windows run along the north wall,
separated by deep, vertical mullions which
filter the natural light and introduce a
striking scale and rhythm to the space.
Guests are afforded an elevated view of
the city below, the lights of the downtown
area glittering in the distance at dusk, as
day turns to night.
Opposite the windows is the main wall
of the dining area, clad in dark, custom-
designed panels featuring translucent
timber illuminated by LED lights within.
Their glowing patterns of miniature
squares was inspired by the appearance
of raindrops splashing on the ground
during a downpour, and provides a lively,
variegated counterpoint to the rectilinear
architectural elements of the rest of the
space.
In order to differentiate the dining
sections from the circulation area, the
designer has lifted them so that they sit
a single step up from the general floor
level. The underside of their edges is lined
with glowing LED lights, providing clear
spatial definition and graphic visual flair.
This linear illumination is continued at
the edges of the ceiling panels above,
echoing the lights below and providing
an overall aesthetic consistency. Seen
from either end of the main space, the
lights recede into the distance, creating
a distinctive sense of multi-dimensional
depth and energy.

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