Prana Restaurant

Architecture
Written By Whitney Imura

Project

The Prana Restaurant in Las Vegas, NE required an FRP exterior panel façade (16 X 40 feet) made using Art-CAM software to convert 2-D to 3-D relief patterns. CNC-milled urethane foam molds allowed the fabrication of individual panels using translucent but fire retardant polyester resin. Bronze powder-filled clear gelcoat partially removed from high areas of the mold created discrete translucent regions when back-lit. This unusual finish looked like solid aged bronze during the day but reveled an unusual, illuminated pattern after dark. The interior chandelier (12 foot diameter) is made of translucent fire-retardant compound curved FRP panels arranged around a metal armature.

Details

  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

  • Client Name: Desert Passage

  • Expertise: Design, engineer, and manufacture exterior façade panels. Develop a method of creating the illusion of opaque antique bronze by day while allowing sufficient translucency to sculpture to convert to back-lit elements after dark while maintaining Class 1 fire retardancy for code compliance. Utilize architect's 2-D artwork to create digitally configured 2-D bas-relief sculpture. On the interior chandelier, create compound curved translucent fire retardant FRP panels and supporting structure to allow for multiple color lighting as required.

  • Partners:

    • DPR Construction, General Contractor

    • Holt Hinshaw Architects, Architect

    • Light and Truth, Lighting

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