The Renovation With the newly completed renovation, The Claddagh Oyster House has elevated the dining experience. Interior designer Tracey Warren was brought into the project: “The vision was to crete an elegant dining experience by adding modern elements that respected the history of the building and the restaurant’s Irish roots.” Warren interpreted the original vision and plans of Nine Yards Studio, a Charlottetown-based architecture and design practice on the Island and that of the owners Kent Scales and Kent MacPhee. “It was important to find the right aesthetic and style and then bring it to life through beautiful finishes and furnishings.” “There were so many people behind the scenes that played vital roles in getting this project completed,” Warren explained. “Island Sprinkler Systems installed sprinklers throughout the building and fire inspector Winston Bryant ensured the correct placement of smoke detectors and other fire safety requirements.” Metro Home Building Centre ensured the renovation had the very best building supplies to complete the project. Metro Home Building Centre is a leader in the construction industry in PEI and is a locally owned, family run operation founded in 1969. “Come speak with us for all your building material and household needs.” Peter Smith says.
was happy to be a part of another Scales Group renovation and look forward to working on another restaurant renovation in the future. Allen Ferguson of AFC Custom Kitchens was hired to create custom birch cabinets for behind the bar to house glassware, bottles and a wine rack. Proper lighting is essential in a restaurant; it creates both ambiance and task lighting, “McCallum Electric installed cluster lights and beautiful pencil pendants over the bar. Wall sconces create subtle lighting within the dining area to set the mood and everything was set with dimmers to complete the soft, warm glow,” Warren said. "MacCallum Electric is a long standing family- owned business, next year will be our 60th year." The current owner Alex MacCallum says. "I took it over the business from my grandfather 12 years ago." His grandfather Richard MacCallum is 77-years- old and is on site helping the team hone their trade, although now he takes on more of a management/ teacher role today. McCallum made quick work of cleaning out the old wiring and breathing new light into this space. "It was a pleasure getting the oppourtunity to work in such a historic building that is at the heart of PEI. To be enjoyed for years to come by islanders and tourists alike" MacCallum Electric is very busy with the new construction side of the business today with the
“The vision was to create an elegant dining experience by adding modern
elements that respected the history of the
building and the restaurant’s Irish roots.”
- Tracey Warren
(Photo by Bobby-Jo Goudreau)
The lead carpenters, Josh Livingston, owner of Livingston Construction and Jason Hicken, owner of Hicken Construction, partnered to ensure their expertise showed in the craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the project. Both Livingston and Hicken offer construction services from new builds to fine finishing to full renovations. During the Claddagh renovation the pair took care of the
demolition, framing, building the amazing banquette seating and the bar fixtures including the arch feature repeated throughout the new restaurant. They also completed all the finish work. “Our favourite part was being able to use our creative side to make ideas come to life, “Livingston said, “It’s something different and really allows us to put our skills to the test.”
Jason Hicken also said Hicken Construction
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