Gstaad Bar

New York City

The Alpine Ski Haven of Gstaad, Switzerland was a reference point for the design of this Manhattan nightspot. An interior landscape of distinct lounge areas provides a gradient of privacy and intimacy, defined by a rise and fall of poplar wooden slopes and luminous translucent angles.

In the rear, a tapered valley separates the restrooms from the storage areas and private party space, pinching down to an intimate two-seat bench perfect for private conversation…