These first images were presented to the client in early design development since we were redeveloping this concept for them. The original concept for the ceiling was a lava like draping of the rope since this restaurant has an island feel.
The concept evolved after talking to the client... my concept for the custom ceiling element incorporated easier to detail ring designs similar to the feeling of jelly fish moving in the water.
The below documents are from a study regarding potential issues with our ceiling design based on the fire code. Our direction from the building department was that the decorative element must be treated similar to curtains on the wall and could not exceed 10% of the ceiling square footage. I studied this condition and developed the major redesign of this custom ceiling element.
These images are from February of 2023 after the restaurant opened over the holidays. The client was pushing for a rough opening without some of our major design elements; however, it was amazing to see some of these big custom pieces come together upon visiting.
