Montreal-based Ivy Studio has chosen a variety of dramatic marble to outfit a Middle Eastern restaurant, which features a colour palette influenced by "the earthy tones of the Syrian deserts".
In Montreal's Old Port neighbourhood, the 1,500-square-foot (140-square metre) Hayat restaurant is designed to reflect the cuisine served by chef Joseph Awad.
The marble host stand at Hayat sets the tone for the restaurant's Middle Eastern-influenced colour palette
"This Middle Eastern restaurant's colour palette was inspired by the earthy tones of the Syrian deserts and their surrounding greenery," said Ivy Studio.
Upon entering is a screen of black hammered-glass panels, which also conceals the kitchen in the far corner.
In the main dining space, banquette seating runs along two walls below a fabric ceiling installation In the main dining room, built-in benches form an L along two walls, while a pair of U-shaped booths sit against another that arches over them.
The seat backs are upholstered in mauve velvet and the cushions are wrapped in contrasting deep green leather.
Private booths are positioned below an arched ceiling and behind a partition of black hammered glass
Closer to the kitchen is another small, semi-circular booth built into the walnut millwork.
Here the cushioned seats are covered in ruby-toned velvet, and a metallic light fixture is suspended above.
The bar is made from a dramatic marble variety with streaks of teal, pistachio and cream colours
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