May 2011 - Illuminating Engineering Society

PARX GRILL
main dining room. At the rear, a wood canopy frames rows of stainless
beads for a glistening effect.
An internally lighted crystal chandelier mimics the shape of the
rectangular table in the private dining room.
panel. At the second level of onyx squares above the banquettes
is a recessed horizontal fireplace with computer-controlled flame
shapes—actually produced by digital imagery and flat screen
technology—silhouetted against a red background.
Along both sides of the restaurant, wood canopies create an architectural
frame for triple wave-cut rows of stainless steel beads
that appear to float in front of a textured stone wall. Hauber created
a subtle glisten on the beads by grazing each with combined
cool white and warm white LEDs, 7.6 watts per linear ft, end-toend
mounted, with a remote dimming module.
Limestone and cut river rock floors create a neutral ground for
the bronze and black carpet in a stylized pattern of interlocking
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