https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1520 en-us Light plays a crucial role in the dining experience at a new Art Deco–inflected bar and restaurant in London's financial district.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14042 Wed, 08 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14042-fortnum-mason-by-universal-design-studio-and-speirs-major 1905-Lighting-Fortnum--Mason--Universal-Design-Studio-Speirs--Major-01.jpg Light plays a crucial role in the dining experience at a new Art Deco–inflected bar and restaurant in London's financial district. Photo © James Newton Speirs + Major created three lighting scenes for the Fortnum & Mason venues that maintain a consistent quality throughout a day’s natural cycle. Photo © James Newton A Fortnum’s store sits opposite the restaurant along the courtyard’s perimeter. Photo © James Newton London’s Mayfair district, populated by yacht brokers and art dealers, is a natural home for retailers trading on exclusivity.

]]> 1311-hedonism-wines-universal-design-studio.asp Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:30:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7688-installation-at-hedonism-wines-by-universal-design-studio-and-speirs-major A luminous installation at Hedonism Wines comprises inverted sommelier glasses tipped with LEDs at the base of their stems. Hedonism WinesUniversal Design Studio / Speirs + MajorLondonA luminous installation at Hedonism Wines comprises inverted sommelier glasses tipped with LEDs at the base of their stems.Photo © James Newton A fully glazed facade invites passersby to experience Hedonism Wines’ glittering effects. Hedonism WinesUniversal Design Studio / Speirs + MajorLondonA fully glazed facade invites passersby to experience Hedonism Wines’ glittering effects.Photo © James Newton Inside the entrance, a champagne-hued material palette sparkles by the light of delicate, bubblelike glass pendants and the sommelier-glasses “chandelier.” Hedonism WinesUniversal Design Studio / Speirs + MajorLondonInside the entrance, a champagne-hued material palette sparkles by the light of delicate, bubblelike glass pendants and the sommelier-glasses “chandelier.”Photo © James Newton The cavelike lower level features a storage unit specially lit to highlight the shop’s collection of vintage Château d’Yquem. Hedonism WinesUniversal Design Studio / Speirs + MajorLondonThe cavelike lower level features a storage unit specially lit to highlight the shop’s collection of vintage Château d’Yquem.Photo © James Newton Wine glass feature, early concept sketch Hedonism WinesUniversal Design Studio / Speirs + MajorLondonWine glass feature, early concept sketchImage courtesy Spiers + Major Château d’Yquem Cabinet, early concept sketch Hedonism WinesUniversal Design Studio / Speirs + MajorLondonChâteau d’Yquem Cabinet, early concept sketchImage courtesy Spiers + Major