The new location of the bar now acts as the heart of the restaurant serving both indoor and outdoor guests, continues Popich, " while the brand's most recent design elements are emphasized through the use of a red, black and gold trifecta seen throughout the space. Unique design elements specific to this location include an array of luxury finishes and specialty woodwork and interior details. Site specific features include a cascading Cherry blossom tree over a raised dining platform, a traditional scroll feature wall and an addition of a " Dragon's Lair " bar on the second floor overlooking the dining area. " A modern design aesthetic paired with an Asian influence was used throughout the space. The brand's revised color scheme of red, black and gold was also key to achieving the desired aesthetic. SAPELE RED OAK 40 designsolutions I summer 2021