When AvroKO set out to reimagine the quintessential steakhouse, they knew they weren’t just designing spaces; they were crafting entire worlds. William Harris, Co-Founder and Principal, describes the journey through some of their recent projects—Nuri Steakhouse in Dallas, Bourbon Steak at New York’s JW Marriott Essex House, and Chicago Rare in Doha as one of merging tradition with provocative new perspectives. These aren’t simply restaurants—they’re living tributes to cultural heritage, the drama of Art Deco, and the unexpected beauty of unconventional materials.
In Dallas, Nuri’s spaces pulse with cyberpunk energy and the cool elegance of celadon hues, evoking the spirit of Korean craft within a futuristic vision. At Bourbon Steak, Art Deco meets Art Nouveau with rich rust hues, sculptural lighting, and nods to Central Park’s verdant tranquility, creating a dialogue between nature and opulence. Meanwhile, Chicago Rare brings the grandeur of Chicago’s 1920s architecture to Qatar, chann...