Designer Wid Chapman of New York-based Wid Chapman Architects brought a former casual Chinese buffet up to par at Moonstone Restaurant.

Photo Courtesy of Bill Waltzer

At Moonstone, the Chinese motif comes into play with teak wood screens that divide the space.

Photo Courtesy of Bill Waltzer

“When it’s crowded, Moonstone is vibrant and social,” says Chapman. “You get a sense of the layers that wrap around the restaurant.”

A circular motif in the bar and lounge contrasts the sharp geometrics in the dining areas.

The geometric screens surround the main dining area and help delineate circulation around the restaurant.

To evoke a strong negative and positive pattern, the lacquered geometric wall is juxtaposed against a recessed mosaic tile background that alludes to water.

Six columns, a newly popped up ceiling, and a wooden pathway further define the main dining space.

Freestanding booths each have white sculptural pendants, while yellow glass bead fixtures illuminate the main space.