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2016 GOLD K E Y AWAR DS

BEST RESTAURANT CASUAL DINING

palette. Up the drama with zigzag wood patterns on the ceiling and elaborate metal screens.
INNOVATION Celebrating the slightly sinister underside of the holiday in
both the art and the overall feel. "On matte black walls in modern pointillist style by Mexican artist Oscar Flores, a classic story of good and evil and
the creation of man depicts eagles and snakes battling around Aztec gods
in metallic shades of copper, silver and gold," says Alessandro Munge, principal, Studio Munge. The harsh geometry of that work riffs off the edginess
of metal-and-glass light fixtures. Circular banquettes might take a less rigid
approach, but leather upholstery keeps them in the darkly cool realm.

FINALIST

BORRACHA MEXICAN CANTINA

AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH RESORT, CASINO & SPA,
HENDERSON, NEVADA
DESIGNER

Studio Munge, Toronto

INSPIRATION Bring Mexico to Nevada via a Day of the Dead-themed restaurant in the round. Take a trip to the dark side with a black- and brown-heavy

INTEL A steel fist can be just as seductive as a velvet glove. The 135-cover
venue makes guests take a second look not with rich textures, but with an
off-kilter approach to the cultural and aesthetic expectations of a cantina.
Metal shelving wraps around the round bar, making the bottles a sparkling
art piece. Meet the coolest kids' fiesta-no pinatas needed.

SOURCES
OWNER: Stations Casino; OPERATOR: Clique Hospitality; DESIGN FIRM: Studio Munge:
Alessandro Munge, principal; Kardi Wong, designer; Tonia Kagiannis, director of procurement;
Fiona Wong, FF&E designer; Enrico Passeri, industrial designer; Yuanna Du, senior purchaser;
Ashraf Daoud, project manager; ARCHITECT: Moser Architecture Studio; PURCHASING
COMPANY: Studio Munge; DESIGN CONSULTANTS: GZ Intl.; ACCESSORIES: GZ Intl.; ART:
Oscar Flores; FABRICS: Architex; Justin David Textiles; FLOORING: Kolectiv; FURNITURE:
Bespoke Furniture Inc.; Louis Interiors Inc.; Matco Trading Inc. LEATHER: C.C. Leather; LIGHTING:
Victorian Revival; SURFACING: Absolute Metals

FINALIST

FIGO

TORONTO
DESIGN FIRM

Studio Munge, Toronto

INNOVATION Finding the line between "pretty" and
"saccharine." Making use of an open kitchen let the
designers play with dainty elements against a backdrop
generous enough to give them visual weight. A fresco-style
floral mural on the ceiling gets gravitas from sheer scale.
"Using a translucent floral print on floor-to-ceiling windows
gives guests a taste of the style," says Studio Munge principal
Alessandro Munge. The space's anchor, a 4,000-tile Romanesque archway, grounds the entirety of the restaurant.
INTEL Eclectic doesn't have to mean ultra-high-contrast
elements. The juxtaposition here is more subtle. The soft
gloss of stone and wood works with the crystalline notes of
the glass in bottles and lighting.

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SOURCES
OWNERS: INK Entertainment & ICON Legacy; DESIGN FIRM: Studio Munge: Alessandro Munge, principal; Melanie Liaw and
Tatiana Ilina, designers; Tonia Kagiannis, director of FF&E design and procurement; Fiona Wong, FF&E designer; Enrico Passeri,
industrial designer; Ronnie Jose, technologist; PURCHASING COMPANY: Studio Munge; GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Atlas Worx
Inc.; ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS: ALX Raw; David Craig; ART AND ACCESSORIES: GZ Intl.; FABRICS: Architex; Opuzen; Triden
Distributors; FIXTURES: Alape; FURNITURE: Bend Goods; Casalife; Credible Upholstery; David Craig; Duravit; Hansgrohe; Janus
et Cie; Kohler; Locale Contract Furnishings; Louis Interiors; RH Contract; Superior Seating; Veranda Home & Garden; Soren Holm
Inc.; LIGHTING: Eurolite; Human Scale; Victorian Revival; LEATHER: CTL Leather; SIGNAGE/GRAPHICS: UB Signs; SURFACING:
Artistic Tile; Ciot; Mosa Tile; WALLCOVERINGS: Century Wood Products

E VA N D I O N ( F I G O ) ; M A R T I N T E S S L E R ( B O R R AC H A )

INSPIRATION Create a fluid space that transitions effortlessly from brunch to cocktails. Incorporate a delicate,
feminine vibe via an airy spin on an Italian cucina. Layer
textures and motifs to add interest to a nearly all white and
cream palette.
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