UPLAND
The idea began with highlighting California produce in Italian inspired cuisine. The design was kept simple – crisp bright white walls accented with forged copper moulding and offset with deep green-black ceiling blocks. The focal point of the design is a transparent shelving unit that anchors the design providing a buffer between the display kitchen and enclosing the main dining room. The deep green leather banquettes anchored between oak walls and bent oak dining chairs are positioned underneath a pair of original hand painted murals by Wayne Pate depicting a bounty of California produce.
DESIGN
Completely considered from the openness of the front windows to the to the dining chairs to the tablecloths.
INTERIOR DESIGN
From conceptual design through full construction, including hand-building the prototype shelving system.
ENTRY
A central bar greats visitors on arrival. Glowing through the open windows of the storefront, it’s a warm beacon on a dim sidestreet of the city.
FURNITURE
Original chairs designed and fabricated for Upland. Inspired by angular bent chairs from the 40s these were designed and refined to provide comfort for a long meal.
