Phos worked as the lighting partner with architects Holloway Li and interior designers Sella Concept, for the renovation of a vacant Public House in London's Pimlico neighbourhood, to create the restaurant, Omars Place. The brief was to transform this derelict site into an intimate restaurant/bar experience, serving Mediterranean influenced small plates
The ground floor of the site was opened up to form a lounge + bar on one side and a more formal dining room on the other. This contemporary space had a backdrop of terracotta walls, with areas of scalloped timber slats and earthy rusty hued banquettes. Asymmetrical brass pendant and wall lights were used as a key design feature on this scheme, so we suggested anodising all the up and downlighting fixtures in our Champagne Gold finish to complement these distinctive tones.
The lights blended in beautifully with the terracotta ceiling and complemented the metallic elements in this design. This ensured the downlight were both subtle and functional. The light reflecting off the inner gold baffles created a warmer hue, which made the restaurant feel much more intimate and cosier. We used honeycomb baffles post install to reduce the lights glare, creating an understated and welcoming environment.
http://www.sella-concept.com/
https://hollowayli.com/project/omar-s-place
Accreditation - Max Barlow - Lighting Design