De Maria

Nolita, NY

Grace Lee & chef Camille Becerra asked us to design De Maria, their all day & evening café in NoLiTa, New York.

The space had hosted many concepts in the past and we decided to highlight its different layers and imperfections, creating a local that felt like it had been passed down from artist to artist, each leaving their mark behind. 

"With its colorful, sun-faded interiors and charming patina of a space that’s been passed down through the decades, it has a welcoming European feeling akin to the charming, palazzo-facing cafes of Italy." - The New York Times

Opening photo: Nicole Franzen / Other photos: Heidi's Bridge