February 2009
London based lighting design consultancy, Mindseye Lighting were called in by Jo Hagan of USE Architects to design the lighting scheme to enhance the atmosphere in Bocca di Lupo restaurant, recently opened in Soho.
Mindseye worked directly with Jo and the restaurateurs Jacob Kenedy and Victor Hugo to create an ambience that manages to combine a contemporary feel whilst managing to retain a classic sense of style and glamour.
This was very much the clients' and architect's approach to the whole project, from the menu and cuisine through to selection of materials and architectural details.
Lighting was seen as playing an integral role in achieving the overall effect.
"Mindseye Lighting were quick to grasp the character and personality of the project and responded with a subtle and flexible proposal which highlighted the elegant simplicity of the space," commented Architect Jo Hagan.
Recommended in the Best Restaurants of 2008 by Fay Maschler of The Evening Standard, Bocca di Lupo is a place of two halves.
In the sexy informal bar area you can eat and drink at the white marble counter, whilst taking in the activity and delicious smells emanating from the kitchen.
There are feature pendants, trim-less down lights and edge-lighting to a ceiling coffer which echoes the line of the counter below.
This cove detail sweeps in the shape of the bar; keeping the ceiling clean and clutter free, whilst providing the entrance area with an inviting glow.
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