Starting at the attention grabbing exterior, white stucco & painted wood trim, factory glass windows & spot lights call for all the attention. Upon entering, peer beyond the host stand at the handsome, vintage-inspired bar, pull up a stool to the 10-seat horseshoe-shaped wood-top bar, or one of the few high-top tables surrounding it. The dark wood back bar with inset lighting & mirrors evoke nights of a bygone times. Turning past the bar into the dining room, the view directly faces the open hearth kitchen, appointed by hardwood floors, exposed white brick columns, custom globe chandeliers, tin ceiling, & warm tones of grey hues. Leather banquettes flank the fireplace made of steel, emerald-hued tile, & red brick. Wood slat booths are tucked along the adjacent wall leading closer to the hearth, an alluring centerpiece with steel & custom millwork. Equipped with a four seasons room swing open the glass doors to an airy space boasting beautiful porcelain mosaic tile flooring, sky lights, bifold windows & a smaller bar, marrying the formal dining room with its al fresco gated patio area, with bistro-style tables & a small lounge area with fountains & fire pits.
Bio Stokes Architecture + Design created a place that beckons a town’s rich past while igniting its promising future by weaving vintage and modern industrial elements of New Hope’s past and present through a mix of materials and techniques. Utilizing the entirety of the plot’s irregular, narrow footprint they created visually distinct elements that fit seamlessly into the existing panorama of the historic town. The result is an impressive, multi-faceted structure with a contemporary sensibility that simultaneously feels like it’s been part of New Hope all along.
Other prizes dezeen awards 2021 - longlisted for Architecture, Hospitality Building
