Distressed plaster, exposed brick and mahogany millwork at this cocktail bar in Greenpoint were chosen by Space Exploration Design to "give the impression that it's always been there".
Bar Americano opened recently on the corner of a landmarked residential building on Franklin Avenue ? a bustling yet not overrun thoroughfare in north Brooklyn.
The U-shaped counter at Bar Americano provides seating on three sides
Serving cocktails, aperitifs and small plates, the bar is designed with an intentionally worn-in appearance to integrate with the fabric of the neighbourhood.
"The directive that the ownership team of Bar Americano gave to Space Exploration Design was to create a neighborhood bar that gives the impression that it's always been there," said the studio, run by designer Kevin Greenberg. "[We] chose a palette of mostly warm, neutral materials with natural finishes that will patina gracefully over time." Mahogany millwork forms the back bar, which incorporates sconces decorated with abstract floral patterns
The bar itself is located in the centre of the space, with a U-shaped counter surrounded by wooden stools on three sides.
Behind, a mahogany cabinet displays a wide range of liquor bottles, and a vintage clock is affixed near the top.
Seating nooks are tucked into corners away from the standing room
Also embedded into the millwork are a pair of gilded sconces decorated with abstract floral patterns, created by Blaser Finishing, which also...