Located in Reston, Virginia, Pisco y Nazca’s contemporary design by local firm //3877 draws inspiration from the restaurant brand’s existing locations (in Coral Gables, Florida; Washington, DC; and more) with emphasis on the arrival experience.
Inside, enigmatic Nazca lines meet to form a heron, illuminated on the ceiling. Drawing the eye inward while maintaining visibility throughout the restaurant, the depiction is a nod to Pisco y Nazca’s Peruvian roots.
Ceiling detailing is central to the project. “The ceiling materials perform for us in those two aspects of aesthetics and acoustical performance,” says //3877 senior interior designer Shannon English. The restaurant, she adds, is meant to feel “lively, active, and jovial but not loud.”
Furthermore, “the lighting played a big role in connecting the dots around the space,” senior architect Lesley Golenor adds. “When we were thinking about how to incorporate lighting [into the space], we imagined passersby stopping to look in.”
To create a cohesive experience, “we created depth through ambient lighting with brilliant aquamarine, wood tones, and wall mosaics. The subtle sophistication mixed with that trendy environment is something [the owners] wanted to maintain,” she adds.
The space itself is very textured, with teal tilework and vivid-yet-earthy colors lending themselves to a space that is both traditional and trendy. “There will be more Piscos,” adds Golenor, “and we’re looking forward to [designing] many more [with them].”
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