Tao Downtown in New York Now Offers Perched Seating on its Staircase
Jaime Neely — October 27, 2013 — Lifestyle
References: taorestaurant & foodbeast
The Tao Downtown restaurant in New York City is introducing a rather unusual layout for its restaurant's interior. Inspired by the "perching" behavior of New Yorkers, the architects behind the design have created a floor plan that allows diners to sit in either a booth or a table placed on its 40-foot staircase.
This type of design is definitely new to the game of restaurants and one that many diners may find uncomfortable or intruding.
The architects believe the layout will mimic New Yorkers' love of people watching and also allow them to indulge in a delicious meal.
How this new design will impact sales will definitely be interesting. It would certainly be a memorable first date should you choose to dine at Tao Downtown.
This type of design is definitely new to the game of restaurants and one that many diners may find uncomfortable or intruding.
The architects believe the layout will mimic New Yorkers' love of people watching and also allow them to indulge in a delicious meal.
How this new design will impact sales will definitely be interesting. It would certainly be a memorable first date should you choose to dine at Tao Downtown.
Trend Themes
1. Staircase-situated Dining - More restaurants may begin to incorporate perched seating atop staircases for a unique dining experience and to encourage people-watching.
2. Interactive Architecture - Architects and designers may begin experimenting with more interactive and unconventional layouts to create memorable experiences for customers.
3. Maximizing Space - Restaurants may start using unconventional seating arrangements to make the most efficient use of their space, allowing for more diners in smaller spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotel restaurants and other dining venues within the hospitality industry could incorporate this unique design element to appeal to tourists and locals alike.
2. Architectural Design - Architects and interior designers could focus on creating more unconventional layouts to achieve more efficient use of space and create unique experiences for patrons.
3. Fine Dining - Fine dining restaurants looking to differentiate themselves from competitors could consider incorporating perched seating or other unconventional layouts to enhance the dining experience.
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