Hanging plants, used books and a bar salvaged from New York are among the diverse elements incorporated into an eatery and bar in Texas conceived by architecture studio Clayton & Little and interior designer Mickie Spencer.

The Eberly occupies a 1970s brick building that formerly housed a print shop. The restaurant ? which serves up contemporary American fare ? is positioned on the edge of downtown Austin within walking distance of shops, offices, parks and event venues.
Designed by the architecture firm Clayton & Little and interior designer Mickie Spencer, it contains a series of rooms, each with a distinct look. The design is meant to provide a sense of exploration and to "reflect the Texas capital's independent spirit".
"Eberly was conceived as a gathering place where risk takers, creative types and liberated thinkers could connect and feed off of each other's energy," the team said in a project description. "The establishment's visually layered spaces support this intent."
Encompassing 10,000 square feet (929-square-metre), the building contains three main areas: the Cafe, the Study, and the Cedar Tavern. There also is a small, private bar area called the Cannon Room and a rooftop bar.

The primary entrance leads into the Cafe, which has a "dark, almost brooding atmosphere".
This area ? which acts as the main dining room ? features a coffered ceiling, tile flooring, and mahogany wall panels inspired by art nouveau and m...