red lantern
Red Lantern, a new restaurant in the international district at 5th and Jackson in Seattle.
b9 reinvented the interior, the site of a previous restaurant, creating distinct spaces that are
open and relate to each other, from entry to dining, highlighted by the
red lanterns in the space. The entry space presents the design approach,
a series of large framed openings that create distinct areas within the
interior tying with the existing structure of the 1916 building. Frosted
glass partitions fit in the large framed openings, providing a degree of
privacy for tables and allowing daylight to penetrate deeper into the
large space. The original historic storefront of the building, renovated
in the 1980's with few windows, required the design of a new window to
connect the restaurant spaces to the street and access daylight. Approval
from the international District Special Review Board was required for
construction. b9 specified low voc paints and finishes, natural linoleum
floors and renewable bamboo plywood panels, sourced locally.
