Commercial Architecture July 2017 - 51
PROJECT
lighting
Rather than purchasing new lighting
fixtures, Abigail's American Bistro
switched to LEDs to maintain its serene
atmosphere. Replacement LED lamps
with similar light output, lamp size, and
function did the trick.
Good Mood With Great Food
LED lighting puts restaurant décor and food in the spotlight.
F
ollowing his philosophy and mission, Michael
Just as important as the food is the restaurant's profes-
ing space to have lighting play an integral role in the look
Paulsen, executive chef and owner of Abigail's
sional, yet warm and relaxed, neighborhood décor that
and feel of the bistro. Unfortunately, Abigail's was using
American Bistro in Highland Park, IL, a North
makes everyone feel at home. Walls feature soothing
antiquated incandescent lighting that was wasting energy
Shore Chicago suburb, strives to make his restaurant an
earth tones with splashes of color and creative organic
and consistently needed replacing, even though it was
unpretentious neighborhood destination with great food
finishes. Combined with the wooden bistro chairs, long
providing a nice, warm environment.
served in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.
banquettes, and joint tables, the restaurant has a vibrant
"The food, décor, and size of our restaurant work together with our staff to create the ideal neighborhood
dining experience," said Paulsen.
Under his leadership, the restaurant follows the mantra "born from the love of pure flavor" and, as such, only
social atmosphere.
With her broad base of food service and hospitality
experience, the restaurant manager, Cindy Jarvis, knew
"Every dish served is very important to me, because
that the lighting played a significant role in the appear-
there are no strangers in our restaurants," said Paulsen.
ance of the upscale bistro. That's why she wanted to pre-
"We want our customers to enjoy their food in a relaxing
serve the look and feel of incandescent lighting.
atmosphere, which keeps them coming back."
"Our incandescent lighting created a warm and com-
uses the best ingredients to offer an affordable regional
To make sure patrons enjoy the atmosphere along
fortable environment for our guests, which we did not
menu. Paulsen and his team go to great lengths to pro-
with the outstanding food selections, Paulsen recognized
want to change," said Jarvis. "Yet, we are very energy con-
cure the best products, including local ingredients, and
that the appropriate lighting was essential to set the
scious. We knew that Abigail's needed to improve its
prepare them with respect.
mood. In fact, the restaurant's architect planned the din-
lighting system by converting the dining room of the
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Commercial Architecture July 2017
The Architects
Building Focus: New Urbanism
Patience Sustains Vision
Fishing For Energy-Efficient Heating
Hand Dryers Clean Up Grand Central
Opening Up To Experience
Dirty Habit Diners Enjoy Historic View
Unused Space Gets Fit
Blending Flooring With Culture
Good Mood With Great Food
Creative Lighting Redevelopment
Roofing Tips Tight Schedule
Put Your BAS In The Cloud
Showcase
Index
Portfolio
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Commercial Architecture July 2017 - Cover2
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Commercial Architecture July 2017 - Unused Space Gets Fit
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Commercial Architecture July 2017 - Good Mood With Great Food
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Commercial Architecture July 2017 - Creative Lighting Redevelopment
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Commercial Architecture July 2017 - Portfolio
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