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UK, for example, we worked with D&D London to

offers an expansive terrace and rooftop garden with

Ruddy continued, "The overall design approach for

create 20 Stories, a 'garden in the sky' on top of the

360-degree views and a series of intimate, all-weather

20 Stories merges indoor and outdoor spaces as a seam-

city's tallest downtown tower at the time. Inspired by

gathering spaces that emphasize the feeling of being in

less experience, showcasing the stunning views while

Manchester's landscape and ever-changing skyline

nature and complement the design and programming

creating a harmonious dialogue between interior and

with a nod to the British love of gardens, 20 Stories

of the restaurant's interior environments," she said.

exterior. Carefully thought-out design features are

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Nikkei Cuisine Finds A Home in Boston
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iscriminating diners in Boston's Back Bay district now
enjoy creative nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) cuisine

amid soaring arches in a double-height venue that merges
historic architectural detail and a tropical vibe. The muchanticipated new restaurant is Nahita, conceived by Turkish
designer Zeynep Fadillioglu of ZF Design, Istanbul, Turkey, in
partnership with architecture and interiors firm Dyer Brown,
Boston, as architect of record. The arresting venue graces
the first floor of the historic Boston Gas Co. building at 100
Arlington Street, now a high-end apartment building known
as The Arlington.
Recently awarded Design of the Year by foodie-centric
website Eater Boston, Nahita merges historic character
defined by original stone columns and plaster ceilings with
custom-print wallpaper and Italian marble. Ms. Fadillioglu
relied on Dyer Brown to draw on the firm's experience in
hospitality design, adaptive reuse, and property repositioning
-attributes which make them able to provide input on
specialty finishes and key preservation approvals. For work on
a building in a neighborhood eligible for status on the National
Register of Historic Places, such input is critical for project
success. Dyer Brown drew on local sources for globally
inspired materials to assist Fadillioglu in creating an unrivaled
dining environment.
Adding metal arches to the former building lobby and
celebrating its high ceilings, the upscale but approachable
interiors offer a light, airy feel complemented by ruddy wall
finishes and chic pendant lighting. Tile accents and a mix of
furnishings in rich brown leather add to the cozy, speakeasy
vibe. Nahita's patrons relax in a mix of formal and loungestyle seating that feels worlds away from Boston's hustle and
bustle. Off the main dining area, diners find a marble-wrapped
bar as well as a cozy private dining room lined in rich, dark
wood and marble over ceramic tile floors.

Nahita, conceived by Turkish designer Zeynep Fadillioglu of ZF Design, in partnership with architecture and interiors firm Dyer Brown,
the restaurant merges historic character defined by original stone
columns and plaster ceilings with custom print wallpaper and Italian
marble. Photo: Jared Kuzia, courtesy Dyer Brown

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