COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN
FIRST PLACE
Suya Joint, Libby Slader, Libby Slader Design
Cecelia Lizotte’ s exuberant personality set the tone for her eatery, Suya Joint, says designer Libby Slader, who wanted a mixture of colors, patterns and textures to bring the same energy to the space. Lizotte, a James Beard Award“ Best Chef Northeast” semi-finalist, serves fare such as egusi stew, jollof rice and fufu from her native Nigeria. Basket lampshades, woven chairs and barstools and art and accessories brought back from Nigeria complete the vibe.“ Libby Slader has expertly captured the restaurateur’ s concept in her design,” Paton says.“ It is spot-on and vibrant and matches the intention.” Interior Design: Libby Slader, Libby Slader Design. Contractor: Coletta Contracting Company Inc. Mural Artist: Greg Pennisten. Photography: Angel Tucker Photography.
• Second Place: Celeste, ZDS Architecture & Interiors
• Third Place: Maven’ s Delicatessen, Amy Granieri, Jackson Creative Group
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