Roman and Williams design the second Locanda Verde restaurant, blending art deco influences with modern convenience in a new Manhattan neighborhood.
A district just south-west of Midtown Manhattan has emerged as an imposing swath of oversized skyscrapers dominating the iconic skyline. As these especially girthy towers twist, form into clovers, and give way to massive viewing decks with gimmicky glass floors, many new hospitality and retail spaces have also moved in to answer the demands of an ever-discerning local and visiting clientele.
Bringing down the scale and softening the austerity of this monumental setting with clever proportioning, warm detail, and inherently art deco accents nodding to the neighborhood’s deeply rooted Italian-American heritage is the new Locanda Verde restaurant – the beloved Tribeca osteria’s second location masterfully outfitted by powerhouse firm Roman and Williams. The sizable, 557 sq m venue unfolds across two waterfront levels with a banquette-style dining room, jewel-box bar, and a slightly more casual café. The multifaceted design practice drew inspiration from two sources: the embedding of restaurants within historic industrial spaces and a slightly more sophisticated approach than the rustic-leaning strategy Roman and Williams implemented at the original Tribeca locale. The iconic Necchi Campiglio Villa – an emphatically art deco-style estate in the heart of Milan – was a significant reference point. The overall scheme blends aspects of distilled ‘old world’ elements with contemporary innovation and convenience. The stately central dining room is toned in golden ambers and plush oranges. Velvet striped upholstery plays off large insert mirrors and oversized hand-blown chandeliers hued in silver. Two dozen paintings by largely unsung abstract expressionist Robert De Niro Sr – the Hollywood actor and Locanda Verde partner’s father – add an especially timeless touch. According to Roman and Williams: ‘Uncluttered geometries and robust indigenous materials (locally quarried stone and hand-forged metals) reflect Locanda Verde’s commitment to timelessness and enduring quality.’ Muralist Dean Barger was tapped to paint meandering wall tableaus depicting horses, as well as Cubist and Expressionist flourishes, like those often found in the work of noted Portuguese talent Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso. Other modernist features include a dark green Italian Verdi Alpi marble-clad fireplace, custom Venini glass luminaires and furnishings finished by one of the last remaining US mohair manufacturers. Alabaster table lamps, designed by Roman and William’s co-founder Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer for their own label, complete the ambiance. With a robust menu of crudi, pasta and numerous shared dishes reimagined by chef Andrew Carmellini and a cellar comprising more than 700 wines; guests certainly feel as though they’ve been transported to another place and time
ART DECO INTERIOR DESIGN RESTAURANT DESIGN LOCANDA VERDE NEW YORK CITY ROMAN AND WILLIAMS
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Taxi Hits Pedestrians in Manhattan's Herald Square on Christmas DayA yellow taxi struck multiple pedestrians in Herald Square in Manhattan on Christmas Day, injuring three people and prompting a large police and fire department response.
Read more »
Bill Cosby Faces Foreclosure Threat on Two Manhattan TownhousesBill Cosby is facing potential foreclosure on two of his Manhattan townhouses due to alleged loan defaults. The disgraced comedian and his wife, Camille, are accused of failing to keep up with payments on a combined $17.5 million in loans for a six-story townhouse on East 71st Street. Cosby also allegedly defaulted on a $4.2 million loan for a separate townhouse on East 61st Street.
Read more »
Failed Plans for £4.2bn 'Manhattan of Africa' RevealedAmbitious plans to build a modern eco-smart city in South Africa, dubbed the 'New York of Africa', have been revealed to be shelved. The project, spearheaded by Zendai Group, faced challenges and ultimately failed to materialize.
Read more »
Jennifer Lopez Reunites with Maid in Manhattan Co-Star Ralph FiennesJennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes, who starred together in the romantic comedy Maid in Manhattan, reunited at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Read more »
Jennifer Lopez Reunites with 'Maid in Manhattan' Co-Star Ralph FiennesJennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes, stars of the 2002 romantic comedy 'Maid in Manhattan', reunited at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. The event sparked a frenzy among fans who celebrated the unexpected pairing.
Read more »
Jennifer Lopez Reunites with Maid in Manhattan Co-star Ralph Fiennes at Film FestivalJennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes reunited at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, bringing joy to fans who loved their chemistry in the 2002 romantic comedy, Maid in Manhattan.
Read more »