Lenox Ave - NightClub

Restaurateur Brian Washington-Palmer came to me with the vision of transforming his popular neighborhood restaurant, "Native," into the chic, sexy "La Bodega 47 Social Club." The space was reimagined from a family-friendly atmosphere into a hidden Rhum bar, featuring a distinctive Cuban-inspired theme. This project won New York Magazine’s “Best First Date Bar” award, with unique elements like jalapeño-can lights and hidden bathrooms behind East Harlem-style grocery shelves.
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Project Highlights:

• Creative Pre-Planning: Bill spearheaded the design process, turning a unique concept—based on a painting of a Cuban woman smoking a cigar—into a thoughtful, thematic blueprint that reflected the client’s vision.

• Sculptural Vision Realized: Led the implementation of a sculptural background to bring the client’s artistic vision to life, blending creativity with craftsmanship to enhance the overall design.

• Dedicated Contractor Oversight: Provided daily, hands-on management of contractors, ensuring all work adhered to the highest standards and was completed on schedule.

• Award-Winning Delivery: Successfully delivered the project, which was recognized with an award, showcasing Bill's commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.