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Montreal-based architecture firm AtelierCarle has designed a Greek restaurant, Estiatorio Milos, on the fifth and sixth floors of a commercial development in New York City’s Hudson Yards neighbourhood.

The firm’s collaborative design approach with the chef-restaurateur transforms the conventional commercial model into a nuanced response, embracing the unique characteristics of the integrated space. The restaurant’s layout, marked by irregular perimeters and distinctive views of Manhattan’s West Side and the Hudson River, posed a design challenge.

The fifth floor introduces a wine bar, raw fish bar, and yogurt bar, serving as an entry point to the main dining area on the sixth floor, connected by a grand staircase surrounding a cylindrical elevator. Circular elements dominate the sixth floor, aligning with the curved glass facade and creating terraced zones and a focal elevated stairway landing for a panoramic view upon entry. In a certain way, this echoes the sloping landscapes of some village structures in the Greek islands.

The design draws inspiration from Greek architecture’s harmony with landscapes, utilizing simple geometries reminiscent of village structures in the Cyclades. The ceiling’s circular void serves as a key reference point. Materials such as stone, concrete, and plaster echo the Cycladic lexicon, offering a contemporary interpretation rather than a mimicry of the Greek landscape.

In essence, AtelierCarle’s design encapsulates the enduring power of Greek simplicity, providing guests with a memorable and timeless experience.