lighting
Swinging sixties
Nulty’s lighting scheme for all-day dining destination VIVI captures the essence of the 1960s while also creating a modern, bright and atmospheric space.
THE new restaurant located in the iconic Centre Point in London’s West End has views across New Oxford Street. The design of the space is inspired by the
1960s, the decade in which it was built. Nulty worked with Gordon Young Architects and hospitality group rhubarb, to design a fun and flexible lighting scheme to complement the playfulness of the interior design whilst respecting the listed heritage of the building. The lighting design showcases the
eclectic material palette whilst creating layers of light which help it transform from light and airy during the day, to intimate and sophisticated for evening service. “A key part of our lighting concept was
not only to showcase this unique dining destination, but to also preserve the views when looking out of the building. Lots of our light sources are specifically concealed in order to counteract any unwanted reflections that could occur from the enormous glazed facade that frames the restaurant,” says director Emilio Hernandez. Customers are greeted by a mix of neon
pink slogans, large illuminated industrial lettering replicating the original Centre Point signage and a bespoke light installation, which climbs the wall to draw the eye upwards towards the restaurant. Upstairs opens up onto a central dining
area that is defined by a large bespoke chandelier, handmade by designer Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt, from layers of custom coloured plexiglass. A floral display placed under the chandelier is highlighted by a discreet downlight purposely hidden between the plexiglass layers to further accentuate the natural shapes of the flowers. Downlights are grouped together in
clusters in the main dining area to create a clean ceiling aesthetic whilst drawing focus onto the dining tables below. A timber backdrop embossed with the brass lettering ‘VIVI’, is grazed with a linear line of light from above, creating a feature wall
and highlighting the texture in the wood. A bar area to the front has a diffused
light integrated under the countertop to elevate the feature tiling, washing it with light and picking up the texture and shapes in the material. A frosted light box is back illuminated and forms the backdrop to the bar, creating an eye-catching drinks display. Suspended above is a curved wine rack that has been fitted with an integrated LED strip, to capture the sparkle in the
glassware and further frame the space. The private dining booths are sectioned
off by chain-mail curtains mounted in a curved brass frame, which houses an integrated LED strip to illuminate the exterior, creating a visual barrier and ensuring privacy for diners. Bronze pendants are suspended over tables inside to add further intimacy to each space.
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