Wright Restaurant

I came across this new Upper East Side restaurant in NYC, designed by Andre Kikoski, while looking for pictures of Frank Lloyd Wrights lighting effects . While it does not look like a Wright reproduction, the design hones in on some of Wrights most important beliefs on lighting.

 One being that light should come from a hidden location, as if naturally eminating from the space itself, not a fixture upon it. This effect can be seen in Fallingwater, but Im not sure if that is the first time Wright utilized that effect.

Also, note that the windows direct sun are hidden by the orange filters. It was important to Wright to allow the light from the outside world in, but not to overwhelm.

 The long swooping lines of warm light give off an energy and portray a sense of movement. In all the space seems to have a breathing life of its own, and appears that would be a unique and energizing dining experience.

Images borrowed from handycrahunique.com