STK

In a former garage in the Meatpacking District, STK gracefully blends two concepts into one ? the modern New York steakhouse with a downtown lounge. At the outset of the project, the Client commissioned ICRAVE to create a steakhouse that would appeal to women. The client also wanted to mix elements of theatre with a restaurant experience. To achieve these goals, ICRAVE reinterpreted elements of a traditional steakhouse to lose the overly masculine vibe that has long been the trademark of the genre. For example, the cozy hearth that has been a steakhouse staple for generations is reinterpreted in a 10-foot tall lavender-glass fireplace, while traditional cattle horns have been reborn in a white flowing horn-like sculpture that emerges from above the bar. The use of natural materials contrast with the building?s industrial feel and the main room features a large central lounge furnished with creamy leather banquettes and textured crocodile tiles, surrounded by an elevated dining room for more formal dining. The theatrical lighting scheme was inspired by Robert Wilson?s set designs ? barn door lights illuminate each table, so every guest feels like a star. Smoky mirrors allow patrons to catch a glimpse of the surroundings and hanging Bocci ball lights add an overall sparkle to the room. The 2nd floor houses 4 private dining rooms and the 3rd floor, a banquet hall with seating for 120 people was designed to resemble a Park Avenue loft.

I?RAVE is a studio based design firm where creativity and interaction are encouraged. Since its inception in 2002, the name I?RAVE has become synonymous with creative energy-driven spaces that actively engage visitors in their environment. I?RAVE has established a high profile client list in the hospitality and retail sectors, and a reputation for delivering many of Manhattan's top nightclubs and restaurants including Koi, Crobar, Aer Lounge, Pangaea, Penthouse Executive Club, One Little West 12th and many more. I?RAVE is often called on to reinvent already successful brands and to take the design of these spaces to the next level. As I?RAVE's reputation has grown, their project roster has expanded around the globe from the McCormick Center in Glasgow, Scotland to a new casino project in Holland. Recently completed projects include STK and Tenjune in New York City and Hyde Lounge in Los Angeles.