Opus 251 Restaurant in Penn

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Opus 251 Restaurant in Penn
Opus 251 Restaurant in Penn

OPUS 251

PHILADELPHIA. PENNSYLVANIA

Set in Thft Art Alliance Building, a landmark museum on historic Rittenhouse Square, Opus 251 was designed with maxiinym respect for the features of the original arts annex. Today, although ihe restaurant retains refined and elegant details of the former museum, its style decidedly casual and rustic — like that of a private home. In an eight-week renovation, the designers and the owner set out to create a warm and Intimate dining spot. The soft color in the main dining room was chosen to take a back seat to the So-year-old Asian mural that frames the upper portion of the dining area. The subtle background contrasts wtth the bold red that saturates walls in the bar area, where windows offer an expansive view. Handcrafted period moldings, fireptaces, arches, paneled walls, chandeliers, and sculptures create an ambience that transports patrons back to area when arts and culture were integrated into everyday life. From the dining room, French doors open onto 3 charming outdoor garden, which also can be viewed from the handsome bar area.

ARCHITECT/lNTERIOR DESIGNER: HOSS Barber, Inc.
SQUARE FEET/METERS: 1,300/121
DESIGN BUDGET, $170,000
SEATING: 84
CHECK AVERAGE: $50

PHOTOGRAPHER: Matt Wargo


Screenshots from book
Restaurants 2000: dining design III by Casamassima, Christy
Publication date 1998

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