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I NTERIOR D ESIGN 4,200 s/f restaurant project wins “GOLD” Morrissey Design LLC’s Xilantro Restaurant & Tequila Bar
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Electrical Mulhern Consulting Engineers General Contractor Corner 2 Corner Construction Interior Architect Morrissey Design LLC Mechanical + Plumbing PSP Associates, LLC Owners Luis Marin + Joel Solomon Each of the restaurant and hospitality projects Morrissey Design completes has a unique design aes- thetic based on the venue’s style, menu, and clientele. While it is always difficult to choose a “favorite” proj- ect, Xilantro was unique in the material choices, color scheme, and ability to put a fun and funky twist on a Mexican restaurant concept. n
ilantro’s clean, mod- ern interior eschews the stereotypi cal Location: Wayne, PA Project Name: Xilantro Restaurant & Tequila Bar Type of Project: Restaurant Size: 4,200 s/f Submitting Company Type: Architect X donkey-and-sombrero Mexi- can-restaurant thematic and instead offers a sophisticated lime and white color scheme, modern fixtures and finishes, and a casually contemporary aesthetic that feels com- fortable for Saturday night drinks or a weekday dinner. Morrissey Design brought life to the restaurant owner’s vision of a modern Mexican restaurant. The colors are derived from limes and the herb cilantro, both common in Mexican cooking. Old black-and-white photos and a dark floor contrast the bright colors, while fluid lines
budget. Materials range from fun to functional throughout the restaurant. Green and white glass embedded in the bar offers texture and visual interest. The front bar is high-gloss laminate with bubble-texture panels. The flooring is a combination of commercial-grade tile planks to mimic wood and woven vinyl flooring – both selected for long-term durability. An acrylic slat-wall be- Xilantro Restaurant & Tequila Bar
soften the room. A molded plastic and wood soffit begins around the bottle-service area and curves around the interior, becoming shelv- ing, hostess station, and partitions. It is highlighted with glowing lights, glass shelves, and green leather banquettes, offering a funky and fun vibe. The restaurant design proj- ect usedmaterials in creative ways to maximize a minimal
tween the bar and restau- rant and sheer drapery dif- fuse light and noise while maintaining cont inui ty between the spaces. Even the restrooms are detailed, with cantilevered concrete countertops, green glass tile, laminate wall wraps, and polished stainless “mir- rors.” What makes this Project/ Job your favorite or most unique?
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