![]() The designers took inspiration from the Chinese opera house boxes and the skyboxes feature a wall covering with a peacock graphic and plush red velvet drapes tied back in each corner. A series of 6’ tall angled, hammered wire glass panels are positioned in front of the back wall to pixelate the mural, also, there are an exclusive private parlor area in the Ink Bar features a custom chandelier with metallic ball-chain tassels resembling a “far-away tree,” a tufted green leather sofa, and a custom wall panel in stingray shagreen, also there are two skyboxes overlooking main dining area that serve as private dining rooms in the Ink Bar. ![]() The center of the bar is made from a highly-textured pineapple finish stone. Smaller bars with a lacquer finish surface are located on either side of the bar, creating a contrast between old and new, furthermore the back wall of the bar features a 16’ long by 6’ high site-specific mural by the renowned graffiti artist Hush, painted directly onto the exposed brick wall. The elongated Ink Bar is divided into three sections. In the mezzanine level there is the Ink Bar visitors are met by a host stationed in front of a dragon scale patterned screen, which serves as a leitmotif throughout the space. There is a long corridor layered with Chinese calligraphy murals mounted on weathered brick walls and overlaid with portals comprised of reclaimed wood horizontal planks creates the feeling of being in a grotto.The corridor leads guests to the top of a grand staircasewhere they encounter a 16’ long reclining stone Buddha, located behind lounge seating. ![]() The restaurant, bar, and lounge are located on the mezzanine level of the hotel, A large main dining area is on the cellar level and a separate lounge spans both the mezzanine and cellar levels. Occupying the former Matsuri and Hiro Ballroom spaces in the Maritime Hotel. In addition TAO Downtown is a two-story, 22,000 square foot restaurant and bar lounge in Chelsea. The menu, designed by Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella and his culinary team, Chef Scamardella said "We've studied in kitchens abroad and brought in talent from overseas with the number one goal of delivering authentic, flavorful dishes that celebrate old-school techniques and cooking as diverse as are the regions of Asia." This is what guests can expect from us moving forward." There are many elements that distinguish the restaurant from its sister locations. The designers at the Rockwell Group said "We've spent over ten years perfecting what TAO represents…This isn't just a 'second location' of TAO in NYC it is the next iteration of our brand. The LAB utilized 3D projection mapping software to wrap the animations around the sculptural form, allowing Quan Yin to seamlessly transform before guests. Moreover, they developed several animations for Quan Yin, a 20’ statue in the main dining room. They used materials that combine raw and industrial components with rich and lush vintage Asian details in the space. ![]() They were inspired by Asian heritage and culture to create a design that was based on a Gotham speakeasy with an Asian sensibility. The ambition of the LAB is to explore, experiment, and demonstrate interactive experience augmented with digital technology in objects, environments, and stories. The seamless synergy of technology, craftsmanship, and design is reflected off environments that combine high-end video technology, handmade objects, special effects, custom fixtures, and furniture. The LAB is a part of the larger Rockwell Group family, which has been working for more than 25 years on the architectural and interior design of projects ranging from museums, to exhibits, restaurants, hotels, and theaters. The Rockwell Group, an international architectural practice, designed the restaurant in late 2013 as the second Tao in NYC. The Tao Downtown is a luxurious restaurant located at 92 Ninth Avenue on West 16th Street, New York.
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