Brooke Olesion Restaurant and Bar

East Exterior

With a fascination for the historical teachings from Greek and Roman cultures, the inspiration for this project came from the teachings which can be found in Andrea Palladio The Four Books of Architecture. In this, Palladio describes the principles taught by Vitruvius. Vitruvius explains that the perfect building must have the following three components: utility (convenience), duration (strength), and beauty. For a building to be convenient, each room must be in its proper place to ensure that the flow is functional. For a building to have duration, Vitruvius explains that doors and windows should line up on each level, aligning solids and voids. Beauty is found in the correspondence of the building as a whole and each element must reflect the other to feel complete. By using these characteristics as a guide, this grand restaurant was developed to incorporate each element.

Entrance

First Floor

The principles of symmetry, balance, and proportion were followed in the architecture, space planning, and selection of furniture, finishes, and equipment. The design of the building is symmetrical, which relates to the nature of the human body. The symmetry is satisfying and creates both balance and harmony in the flow of the space. Rooms are located on the perimeter of the building, leaving the center to be an open area for guests.

INTERIOR

DESIGN

Olesion Bar

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