Powerful design statement with custom lighting at P.F....

Powerful design statement with custom lighting at P.F. Chang’s

Quick facts: Location: P.F. Chang’s, Laval, Quebec Completion: 2013 Designers: Aria Group Architects, Inc., Oak Park, Illinois

Aria Group Architects, Inc. was engaged to

design the latest of P.F. Chang’s Canadian

locations.

Bloom Lighting Group was chosen to develop

custom lighting elements to add a fresh and

modern twist on the traditional P.F. Chang’s

experience.

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P.F. Chang’s chain of upscale Chinese-inspired casual dining

restaurants is best known in the United States. However, the

contemporary bistros operate in 13 other countries around

the world and recently completed the opening of one of 3

Canadian locations in Laval, Quebec.

Aria Group Architects, Inc. has a long standing relationship

with P.F. Chang’s and has designed spaces for the chain

previously. The firm was engaged to design the Laval

restaurant.

“P.F. Chang’s is not a cookie-cutter brand. Each location is

designed differently depending on the market and the space

available,” explained Shannon Sterne, Senior Architectural

Designer at Aria Group Architects, Inc. “The design intent of

this location was to maintain the recognizable feel of P.F.

Chang’s, and apply that to a different market using fresh,

modern lighting and design elements.”

Bloom Lighting Group was chosen to develop a range of

custom lighting fixtures to realize the vision of the design

team.

Entering the restaurant, it is impossible not to notice the 10

brass ring chandeliers that dominate the reception and bar

area. This impressive lighting arrangement is a modernized

take on traditional P.F. Chang’s styling, with slimmed down

frames and exposed lamps producing an industrial feel.

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“Sometimes lighting doesn’t get noticed, but this is impactful… Patrons will notice and remember the lighting in this restaurant.” - Shannon Sterne,

Senior Architectural Designer, Aria Group Architects, Inc.

Three different sizes of chandeliers are used, ranging from

78” to 126” in diameter. Each has vertical rods, hosting light

sources at both ends, distributed around the circumference of

its rings. Set at different heights, and laid out in an irregular

fashion, these powerful lighting statements provide a

dynamic effect and add depth to the space.

Antique finished brass pendants over the host stand and

diner’s booths complement brass features throughout the

restaurant’s interior. The geometric, faceted edges offer

interesting and elegant detail while providing natural warmth

to the space as light softly reflects off the brass finish.

The restaurant’s community table, specially designed for this

location, is illuminated by six pendants that run along its

length. Providing a subtle glow for group get-togethers, the

line of fixtures makes for a strong visual impact. Four matte

black metal aircraft cable arms connect each light to the

ceiling. The 3 watt G4 LED lights are enveloped in amber

etched glass shades that maintain the feeling of warmth

throughout the bistro.

“Sometimes lighting doesn’t get noticed, but this is

impactful,” said Sterne. “Patrons will notice and remember

the lighting in this restaurant.”

Designer: Aria Group Architects, Inc., Oak Park, Illinois

Photography: Peter Ford Photography

For more information on this project or any of our products please contact your local sales rep or [email protected]



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