“ i feel as if i ’ m in a Dr . Seuss book .”
THE PROJECT : A redesign of the Cranston Central Library ’ s kids ’ room .
WHAT THE JUDGES LIKED IN 2019 : The bright pops of yellow , green and fuchsia are exciting , but the room also incorporates restful spaces among the chaos where kids can read quietly . “ It feels good ,” said one juror .
WHY WE LIKE IT NOW : What better way to inspire the intimacy of reading than with little private hideaways for camping out with a book . It also welcomes the use of the library as a community gathering place . “ I could spend the day in one of those nooks ( although I wouldn ’ t fit ),” admits one staffer . “ I feel as if I ’ m in a Dr . Seuss book ,” said another .
ARCHITECT AND INTERIOR DESIGN : LLB Architects , Pawtucket GENERAL CONTRACTOR : Chirico Construction Co ., Warwick MEP / FP ENGINEER : Wozny / Barbar and Associates , Pawtucket PHOTOGRAPHER : Nat Rea
AWESOME SAUCE
THE PROJECT : A rib joint on Thayer Street has a smoking hot transformation .
WHAT THE JUDGES LIKED IN 2017 : The smart , consistent use of inexpensive materials and the well-composed layout beckon diners to step inside almost as much as the menu does .
WHY WE LIKE IT NOW : The lighting over the bar creates a backyard party atmosphere perfect for comfort food . It ’ s down home , a little lowbrow , not too fancy — a place where it ’ s okay to eat with your hands . And you can ’ t go wrong with twinkle lights , which we ’ re assured will make the trek , along with many of the other kick-ass design elements , to Durk ’ s new location downtown .
INTERIOR DESIGNER : Libby Slader Interior Design , Providence CONTRACTOR : Stem Contracting and Design , Lincoln MILLWORK CONTRACTOR : Jutras Woodworking , Greenville ARTWORK : Mark Freedman and James Reynolds PHOTOGRAPHER : Nat Rea �
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