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Strega Waterfront Completed
CKI Design Studio and BKA Architects Join Forces
B
oston - Ashling, Inc. has completed
Strega Waterfront at One Marina
Park Drive. Strega’s owner Nick
Varano was quoted as saying “this is one
of the most beautiful locations in Boston
and we are excited to be part of Fan Pier”.
Strega Waterfront brings fine Italian dining to Boston Seaport with a tradition of
impeccable service, exceptional food and a
vibrant dining experience.
CKI Design and BKA Architects
joined forces to create a 4,000sf, 180 seat
restaurant. The interior was inspired by the
glamour of 1940s era transatlantic passenger ships as reflected in every aspect of Jerome CooperKing’s design for Strega Waterfront. These ships catered to the rich and
famous who enjoyed the luxurious setting
and fashion of ocean travel. This glamour and luxury is experienced throughout
Strega in the marble and oak paneled walls,
in the striking curved glass and wood wine
display, in the rich tones
of the baby grand piano,
in the dazzling custom
created video wall, and
in the warm crackling
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fireplaces in both the dining room and bar.
At the same time CooperKing’s design pays homage to Strega’s origin using
the warm gold and red color palette of the
North End Strega and playing with the orig-
inal logo to create a giant sculptural ring
that dominates the central dining room.
The sculptural ring symbolizes the
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ga and to heighten its importance a series
of strategically placed elements reflect the
giant sculpture in different mediums.
In the central oval soffit a high gloss
Lamin-Art, in the wine displays curved
glass panels, in the fireplace surround multiple mirrors, all reflect the giant sculptural
homage to Strega and the Varano Group.
“Reflection was essential to the de-
sign,” says CooperKing, “not just physical reflections but emotional reflections. I
wanted the design of this restaurant to reflect owner Nick Varano’s personality, with
warmth, hospitality and great drama. Ashling, Inc. met every challenge my design
presented, including curving glass. They
didn’t miss a beat and they didn’t miss a
single detail.”
CKI Design Studio
CKI design studio is a Boston-based architectural design firm specializing in
the hospitality industry. CKI ensures that the creative process does not overwhelm
business objectives. Along with developing an innovative sensory experience, CKI
looks at a restaurant as a production facility, combining beauty and function to make
its clients successful. CKI is online at www.ckidesignstudio.com.
BKA Architects
Founded in 1974, BKA Architects is an architecture and interior design firm located in Brockton, Massachusetts. The firm provides services to clients in the Retail,
Workplace, Education, and Residential sectors while focusing on creating appropriate, enduring solutions and delivering exceptional service experiences. For more
information about BKA Architects, visit www.bkaarchitects.com.
Ashling, Inc.
Since it was founded in 2003, Ashling, Inc. has been continuously linked to
some of the most recognizable restaurants in New England. The recently completed
POST 390 and Bistro du Midi will remain as vibrant and profitable as the restaurants
that we developed eight years ago, based on the value engineering ideas implemented
and the design guidance we provided. We believe, “restaurants that last and become
Boston icons are not based on themes or trends, but consistency and how the guest
is treated each and every time” We, at Ashling, continue to bring those principles to
the construction industry. Ashling, Inc’s portfolio can be viewed at www.ashlinginc.
com.
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