ISSUES
- Creating a restaurant with standout interest and appeal within the crowded and competitive New York restaurant scene
- Identifying durable materials that could withstand abuse and activity while maintaining a fresh, fashionable look
- Finding flexible materials that allowed original, visionary designs
CHALLENGES
- Finding soft-, organic-looking surfaces that were warm and inviting—not industrial looking
- Adding interest to a dull area that was to become the focal point of the environment
- Finding materials that offered a range of colours, textures and custom design capabilities
Corian® Durable Surfaces
Durable surfaces can withstand abuse and activity while maintaining a fresh, fashionable look.
SOLUTIONS
- Corian® solid surface carved in a textured “rapids” pattern featured ripples and waves that could be lit to achieve a shadowy effect
- Corian® reception desk was backlit to create a warm and inviting entrance
- Using Corian® materials in a variety of applications helped to establish Haru as a stylish and distinctive dining experience.
Haru Sushi Bar Surface Area
Corian® solid surface proprietary technology in thermo-forming and backlighting allows designers to transform materials into signature durable surfaces.
BENEFITS
- Corian® proprietary technology in thermo-forming and backlighting allows designers to transform materials into signature surfaces