COLLABORATIVE WORK

Redesign of The Bar at The Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin 4

Another collaboration with artist Paul Monaghan under the guidance of Interior Designer Peter Johnson and Geraldine Kennedy of the hotel. The Bar is split into Bar/Lounge areas, with concentration on use of materials referring to our Irish heritage. Linear spalted beech tables, large concrete round tables, wool and silk wall panels, and a diffused light 'woodland' window are all given a timeless feel by the soft grey and green base colours all around. The chairs dip into the fanciful, with Pierre Paulin 'Orange Slice' chairs in strong turquoises, and the 'scoop' sleek bar stools in bright pinks, highlighted by the end wall feature: a recess with endless copper vases filled with fuschia roses. The Bar itself is a darker experience, with a super long black concrete bar and a dark concrete tiled floor experienced only subconsciously in the minimal light. In traditional style, the snugs are hidden between the two main areas, and have extra-high upholstered seats, waxed beech tables and salt-rock crystal lamps for cosiness.