There’s always something to see in the City That Never Sleeps, and with these recent openings, there’s a few more stops to add on your next visit to New York. From gorgeous new showrooms to a cozy Euro-inspired eatery by restaurateur and television personality Franco Noriega to a futuristic bank with a bird’s eye view of the city, the following five projects are making a big impression in Manhattan.
1. Baby Brasa | 173 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014
Located in Manhattan’s West Village, this newly renovated 1,500 square foot, 80 seat restaurant is Baby Brasa’s star location. Founded in 2016 by restaurateur and television personality Franco Noriega, the design team at Wid Chapman Architects was given a brief described as “Euro chic mixed with a South American vibe,” resulting in a design heavily influenced by South American mid-century interiors. Accessed through an arched entrance, the black marble bar provides an elegant grounding point, complemented by neutral hues and the greens of tropical plants and velvet banquettes. Seating comprises midcentury wood/metal chairs, art deco olive and rust banquettes, and cane stools. Interior details include custom slatted walnut panel walls, a terrazzo floor, spare white lights with rattan light shades, and the fabric draped ceiling of the street-facing facade’s glass-roofed area.
2. Rottet Collection | 29 W 30th St, Sixth Floor, New York, NY 10001
3. Brown Jordan | 200 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
4. DZ Bank | 1 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017
5. Kvadrat | 475 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Kvadrat promises to take visitors on a sensuous journey of color, texture and curiosity in its New York flagship location housing two new showrooms. The 8,000-square-foot space combines two connected showrooms, each with their own entrance, that together showcase Kvadrat’s complete offering. The main space, focused on Kvadrat’s contract offering, is designed by Jonathan Olivares, while an adjacent library-inspired area by Vincent Van Duysen Architects offers visitors the opportunity to explore Kvadrat’s residential collections. The interior recalls a ship or vessel, while a square catwalk made from recyclable solid aluminum plate on the second floor outlines the space.
