South Carolina-based studios SDCO and Basic Projects have overhauled a seaside restaurant in Charleston with a nostalgic design that extends across everything from interiors to memorabilia.
Contemporary details feature throughout the redesigned Sullivan's Fish Camp, but are interwoven with retro elements to create an aesthetic that respects the restaurant's long history.
Large hand-painted letters boldly spell out the restaurant's name
Bold typography, cartoon-style illustrations, vintage art and furniture, and playful messaging all feature in the reimagined restaurant experience. "The design intent was to create a world that conjures the delight and affection that generations of beachgoers had for the original, family-owned restaurant," said Pastre and Rowson.
"Some details feel modern, some nostalgic. Experienced together, guests can't be sure if it's 1982 or 2024."
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