THE WILKEs

Restaurant and Bar

(Main Dining Image 1)

(Hearth Room Image 1)

(Hearth Room Image 2)

(Main Dining Image 2)

To help the client visualize the complete design vision for The Wilkes restaurant, I digitally integrated the client's existing art collection into the elevation drawings. This process involved scanning each artwork, scaling it precisely to match the elevations, and applying the textures through Photoshop to create realistic representations of how the pieces would appear on various walls. These photoshopped elevations served as an essential planning tool, enabling us to thoughtfully match paintings to their respective spaces and develop a cohesive layout strategy for the art program throughout the restaurant.

Hearth Room

Wall Art Elevations

MaterialS

Presentation Board

To communicate the material direction for The Wilkes restaurant, I developed a comprehensive interior design material board that brought together the proposed paint palette, leather upholstery, and textile selections. This board was used to study color relationships, texture balance, and material hierarchy across seating, architectural surfaces, and soft elements. By organizing each material by application—banquettes, chairs, ceilings, and café curtains—the board served as a clear visual reference to guide design decisions and ensure a cohesive, well-coordinated interior throughout the space.Material selections were vetted for performance, durability, and fire rating compliance to ensure they met the functional and regulatory demands of a hospitality environment.

EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

Renderings of Exterior Signage

I oversaw the design development and fabrication of key branded elements including the primary exterior signage, commemorative plaque, and custom menu display box. I produced detailed renderings to communicate design intent and material specifications, then managed vendor coordination and fabrication oversight to ensure the highest quality execution. Through close collaboration with specialty subcontractors, I guided these elements from concept through installation, resulting in cohesive branding touch points that now anchor the restaurant's street presence and entry sequence.