Frame 07-08

DYNAMIC DINING

Restaurants see a lot of action,

transition – and people – in the course

of the day. That’s why spatial versatility

is a must. Whether it be the lighting

or seating, efficient, modular design

enables restauranteurs to maximize

their space and thus the experience of

diners. These projects pose means for

creating a front of house that’s both

flexible and compelling, from breakfast

to dinner. – LGM

Alex Gufler’s YYY coffee tables for Czech company

Ton marry whimsy with utility. From below, the leg

design forms a ‘Y’, hence the name. Up on the table

top, a flat edge gives the pieces their distinctive

shape and makes it easier to place the tables

against a wall or other furniture.

ton.eu

From American company Chemetal, Treefrog is a collection of more than 30

prefinished, real-wood veneer laminates. The laminate processing ensures that

each sheet is identical, bringing consistent surfacing to hospitality spaces – take,

for example, the bar of the AC Hotel by Marriott in Minnesota’s Mall of America.

chemetal.com

treefrogveneer.com

Embodying a long LED beam, the elements of the Belt lighting fixture by

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Flos are made uniformly from belts of leather.

Sections can be added to the element as needed or desired, to elongate the

seemingly boundless line of illumination.

flos.com

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