Cino
The interior of Cino, Honolulu is a striking convergence of maximalism, Art Deco and contemporary styles where saturated colors intermingle with plush florals, animal prints and crisp geometric shapes in unexpected ways to create a complex visual feast for the eyes.
PROJECT SUMMARYLOCATIONHonolulu, HI
YEAR2023
CLIENTDB Restaurant Group
SIZE3,000 sq. ft. interior | 700 sq. ft. exterior
The cocktail bar is flanked by a smaller raw bar which echoes its design features: ribbed teal-blue tile bar face, amazonite marble bar top, decorative brass shelving and slatted, baroque-inspired molding. Overhead, a hexagonal chandelier of polished brass set in a mirrored recessed cove casts an ambient glow.
Twin curvilinear banquettes in sumptuous fabric whose palette of pinks, gold, chartreuse and claret is formed by an explosion of giant flower petals.
In the spirit of an eccentric artist’s apartment, the restaurant interior is composed of three distinct areas: main cocktail bar and lounge at the entry, dedicated raw bar, and main dining room. Underfoot, marble-look black and white porcelain tiles laid out in an oversized diagonal chevron pattern visually link the three spaces.
“It was important to the client that the design be bold and transportive.”
Terri Robison Principal
Deep mulberry is the dominant color in the main dining room and serves as the backdrop for layers of flora and fauna prints, textured upholstery, and large chromatic portraits of exotic animals. Plush velvets surround, including an ultra-feminine floral print banquette and dining chairs in saturated Kelly-green velvet.
Accents including polished brass and high-gloss tables tops layer in a touch of luxe glamour to complete the Avant Garde vibe.