Sketch Series 2: Restaurant (PF Chang's)

PF Chang's is a Bistro that serves Chinese Cuisine with an upscale setting and the design of the space echos that concept. The first picture is a view from the host stand. There are 5 glowing pendants overhead with a similar fixture as a lamp on the stand. Overhead there is a paneled system hanging from the ceiling that acts as a marker to designate the host stand. Some of the panels have frosted amber glass and some have a grass texture within the panes. These panels have lights behind them illuminating the colors and textures. There are accent lights shining on the chinese emblems that adorn the lobby. Windows line the perimeter of the restaurant letting in daylight. There are blinds to allow daylighting control. Single halogen bulbs shine on the center of every table. Over most of the booths there are pendants like those at the host stand. There is a large chinese mural along the main wall within the restaurant. Accent lighting highlights this mural. Large circular fixtures coer the ceiling in the main part of the restaurant and the bar. These fixtures have a fabric stretched across them. Lighting behind the fabrics makes these circles flow. It is an innovative way to provide ambient lighting. Overall i feel the lighting in this space is pretty successful. Except, when the summer/spring sun sets in the evening there is a horrible glare at the host stand making it difficult to see the faces of entering guests. (this is where I work) Some sort of exterior sun blocking would be appropriate to solve this problem.