Palette and Place
An Urban Ghost kitchen Market & Bar
Lighting Design / Fall 2024
Palette & Place is a vibrant, transformative Ghost Kitchen market with a bar and cafe in Columbus, Ohio, inspired by the bold patterns and colors of Yinka Ilori. Designed to adapt, it welcomes local food vendors into the space that don’t occupy a brick-and-mortar space, creating a dynamic street-to-cafe experience that evolves daily. The urban interior, featuring bright geometric motifs, serves as a living canvas that celebrates community, art, food, and social connection in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. More than just a cafe, Palette & Place is a hub for local flavor, blending the energy of the streets indoors and offering a fluid, open space where new tastes, faces, and experiences come together, keeping the vibe fresh, unexpected, and deeply connected to the Columbus community.
Lighting Concept
The lighting design for Palette & Place aims to create a warm, inviting atmosphere with an urban edge, featuring stained glass panel lighting that diffuses a soft glow. Targeting 20-30 lumens per square foot, a 2300-square-foot cafe will require about 20,000 to 30,000 lumens, maintaining a cozy warmth of 2700K to 3700K, adjustable to 2000K for a cooler vibe. Additional lighting elements, like table lamps will enhance intimacy and functionality. Dimmable LEDs allow for adjustments throughout the day, ensuring a welcoming environment that complements the spaces bold aesthetic.
My sketches
Results
The project was a great success. The project was completed on time, and the client was very satisfied with the final result. The design plan was executed effectively, and the resulting space has exceeded expectations. The team also finished construction under the calculated budget.
