Lucia - Italian Bistro

Elevating neighborhood dining through adaptive reuse, layered detailing, and spatial precision

Lucia is a refined Italian bistro crafted within the shell of a former pho restaurant in Atlanta's Glenwood Park. Working within the constraints of the existing layout, the design reimagines the space through layered detailing and focused spatial edits. A carefully reshaped bar anchors the interior, introducing custom metal shelving and vertically tiled textures, while layered banquette seating maximizes intimacy and flow within a compact footprint.

With services ranging from concept design to permit documentation, the project balances hospitality ambiance with regulatory precision. Key moves, like the continuous seating along windows and a softly lit bar zone, foster an atmosphere of warmth and cohesion, bringing the client’s vision of intimate neighborhood dining to life.

Location

Glenwood Park

Size

1.814 ft²

Year

2025

Project Highlights

Project Highlights

Project Highlights

BEHIND THE DESIGN

Seating Sketches

The seating idea sketches were completed as part of the exploration of various banquette seating designs which dominate the project dining area.

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BEHIND THE DESIGN

Seating Sketches

The seating idea sketches were completed as part of the exploration of various banquette seating designs which dominate the project dining area.

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BEHIND THE DESIGN

Seating Sketches

The seating idea sketches were completed as part of the exploration of various banquette seating designs which dominate the project dining area.

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