The brief

The PuurPlus interior combines modern green with the materials that once defined the Hilton: marble, brass and American oak. The space itself was dark. The question: how do you bring those materials to life without losing the intimacy a restaurant of this level needs?

Early at the table

We joined at the preliminary design stage.

“That is an ideal moment, because not everything has been fixed yet. We reinforced and accentuated the architect's design and the intended atmosphere.”

— Timothy Meaker

The design

• Contrast creates atmosphere. Spotlights pick out the tables and details such as ornaments and vases. The space around them is deliberately kept calm.

• Sparkle. Decorative lamps with globes in primary shapes repeat the formal language of the interior. They add a playful sparkle and make the restaurant visible from the street.

• The lines of the building. Columns are lit from coves. This makes the ceiling more playful, the columns friendlier and the space calmer.

Light for food

High-quality LED is used throughout the restaurant.

“With food in particular, the colour of the light is very important. With the wrong choice, a red steak can suddenly look brown, or a green salad can take on a bluish sheen.”

— Timothy Meaker

A practical benefit: with high ceilings you do not want to be replacing lamps, and energy costs stay low.

What guests saw

In the first reviews, it was not only the food that was praised, but also the interior and the lighting.

“A very atmospheric, luxurious look that suits the restaurant and the location. The beautiful details, but above all the lighting, contribute to that.”

— One guest

Planning a hospitality project? The earlier we are involved, the more light can do.