Access was a huge challenge in this downtown establishment. The clients needed direct access to the kitchen, the rear alley for deliveries and food trucks, the adjacent parking lot for event-goers, and the bar & dining room. Our designers incorporated an overhead counter door between the bar and patio to provide walk-up window service during events and make sure that delicious food could be enjoyed in the great outdoors.
Our designers went for materials that weren’t precious and would age well — natural wood fencing, colored concrete with a stone paver stamp, and ribbed metal siding. They added touches of vintage and natural elements to create the soul of the space — large, reclaimed lit signs (one of which hung on the building on the same lot decades before), grand potted plants, and a boxwood wall. Incorporating pops of color added to the personality and brand reinforcement, with brightly colored Adirondack chairs and cornhole boards, placed under rows of cafe lights and shade sails hung across a huge, open pergola. The large pergola was sized and designed to fit within a heavy-duty pole tent and includes permanently-installed gas heaters and thoughtfully placed receptacles for power for multi-season use.
Access was a huge challenge in this downtown establishment. The clients needed direct access to the kitchen, the rear alley for deliveries and food trucks, the adjacent parking lot for event-goers, and the bar & dining room. Our designers incorporated an overhead counter door between the bar and patio to provide walk-up window service during events and make sure that delicious food could be enjoyed in the great outdoors.
Along with enjoying a drink or a bite out back, there were also many considerations made to create a music venue for events. Stage placement and lighting decisions were thoughtfully made to be considerate of the many close neighboring businesses — to make sure the sound was traveling in the proper direction of the audience. Privacy was built into the perimeter fence for ticketed events while allowing airflow to remain a priority.
An editorial, memorable selfie wall was important for their marketing team, so we incorporated a really cool vintage sign with changeable copy that can be tailored to whatever event is happening on the patio — a concert, private party, or ticketed dining event.