In order to find the soul of a space, you have to start by listening.
Culinary artistry, expressed through light and material
Lark is one of Seattle’s most beloved restaurants, serving Pacific Northwest-inspired artisan meals with fresh, local ingredients. Working with Robert to re-imagine Lark in a much larger space, Chef John Sundstrom wanted the feeling of intimacy.
“Robert understands the entire process of design, plus the cost. He’s always trying to help the client meet their design vision without breaking the bank.”
-Kelly Ronan, Co-Founder, Lark Restaurant
Our creative challenge
Carry forward the intimacy and warmth of the original, smaller restaurant, while adding artistry and a bit of whimsy to the built environment to reflect John’s culinary style.
Our approach
Create a light installation that flows across the space, while counter-balancing the strong linear framing and exposed wood structures that run the length of the restaurant.
Bringing artisan baking
front-and-center
Specialty’s Cafes originated in the Bay Area and have since grown to multiple cities, spreading the love (and their famous cookies) across the country. Robert led the design as “keeper of the brand” for over 40 unique store openings.
“Robert is very creative, helpful and inspiring. He would explain and teach me every step of the way.”
- Sheri Barney, F&B Facilities Manager
Our creative challenge
Celebrating a unique, artisan, neighborhood bakery within a quick-serve format— where the baking typically happens behind the scenes.
Our approach
A window to actual artisan baking-in-progress, a wall with some of grandma’s favorite baking relics, and a few sprinkles of authenticity with historical neighborhood photos.
A space at the intersection of heritage, nature and community
Our creative challenge
Transform a space blocked from natural light, customer flow and revenue.
Our approach
Blow up the floor plan by punching through exterior walls, relocating and connecting the bar directly to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest that was right outside all along.
Located at the heart of the Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA, the Stovehouse Restaurant honors the rich history of the region while creating a community gathering spot for both locals and vacationers.
“Robert is attentive to detail while utilizing an amazing collaborative skill-set… Cipollone Creative was a huge asset to the project.”
- Brianne Kelsey, Sr. VP of Development,
Suncadia Resort
