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T H E T R A N S F O R - M A T I O N Turning a former townhouse into a restaurant is no easy feat. Wilson and Johnson turned to San Franciso-based designer Richard Felix-Ashman who set to work creating designs that would give each floor its own distinct feel and experience. Felix-Ashman is known for creating serene and calming spaces that feature layered textures and he curates art to bring depth to each space. The walls and ceiling of One White Street are done with paneled European white larch and balanced by the antique black limestone floor. Touches of deep blue from the tiles on the kitchen walls and mohair banquettes add to the richness of the rooms. Domestically sourced light fixtures provide perfect ambiance from the moment you walk in the door and are greeted by a spray of tiny lights that run along guitar strings strung along the stairway from bottom floor to top as an homage to the building's former owners. The main dining floors feature original photography by Gordon Matta Clark who was a central figure to the 1970s New York City art scene and whose work can now be found in prominent museums throughout the world. Each floor has an open kitchen and seating for up to 14 people to retain an intimate dining experience. The room layout gives the feel of sitting in a friend's kitchen, cocktail in hand, taking in the scents and scenes of a meal being prepared, while enjoying good conversation from your fellow diners. V U E N J .C O M 66

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