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Osolemio Italian Restaurant

Osolemio is an interior design for an Italian restaurant of about 380 square meters. The central feature is a rotating marble sculpture of Aurora, the goddess of dawn, carved by machine and placed on a motorized pedestal with water and mist systems. Mirrored ceilings and warm LED lighting reflect the moving water. Arches, vaulted forms, brass, terracotta and thatch panels recall Southern Italian architecture. Seating is arranged to face the sculpture, and the lighting shifts from day to night to support both casual dining and evening use.

Designer / Brand: McCauley Daye O'Connell Architects Work: Dining Hall Tag: Interior

Elizabeth's Tree House

A demonstration of architecture’s role in the healing process, Elizabeth’s Tree House is a new dining pavilion for therapeutic camp in Kildare. Serving children recovering from serious illnesses the space forms a timber oasis in the middle of an oak forest. A dynamic yet functional timber diagrid system includes an expressive roof, extensive glazing, and a colorful larch cladding, creating an interior dining space that forms a dialogue with the surrounding lake and forest. Deep connection with nature at all levels promotes user comfort, relaxation, healing, and enchantment.

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