LOZOO RESTAURANT
New York, NY

Construction: 2001-2002
4000 sq. ft.

Winner, ID Magazine, Design Distinction 2003
James Beard Foundation Nominee,
  Outstanding Restaurant Design 2003

The existing space was a combination of six different rooms spread over three properties. Each room had its own floor level and ceiling height, which was both the problem of the space and its quality. A horizontal level line unifies the separate spaces and highlights the unique volumes of each room. The datum line, made from 1/4" thick stainless steel, cuts through the whole restaurant providing a continuous visual reference. The datum marks or transforms into the significant components of the design: the joint between the floor material and the ceiling material, the top of the continuous felt banquette, the bar shelving, the service station, and the collective sink.