Aquavit
New York, NY
Spacesmith was engaged by repeat client Aquavit for a renovation of their Michelin rated restaurant in midtown Manhattan. Aquavit’s owner, Håkan Swahn has worked with Spacesmith managing partner Michel Franck, AIA, for over 20 years on previous incarnations of the restaurant's design. The chosen design palette is earthy and warm with products and materials directly from Scandinavia or sourced from Scandinavian craftsmen here in the US.
Photo credit: Bjorg Magnae
“I have known and worked with Michel Franck for the past 30 years and hold him and his skills as an architect and designer in high regard. When it came time to give Aquavit its first major renovation and update in the past 15 years, I did not hesitate to call Michel and his team at Spacesmith. Through Michel’s direction and leadership, the project team came to understand the Aquavit brand, clientele, and food offering, and how best to translate this into the new design and layout.”