COTE Vegas references the language and atmosphere of its predecessors, but it evolves into a wholly new, progressive take on the theatrical aspect of dining. Inspired by COTE’s flower emblem, Rockwell Group guides visitors on a journey into the heart of the dining room, gradually opening up and revealing itself like the petals of a flower. This runway-like experience feels performative, similar to passing through a series of thresholds before entering a grand theatre, with the show-stopping bar as the main feature.
Guest’s first impression of the restaurant presents a sharp contrast to the ground floor of The Venetian: a narrow, black geometric entrance framed by glowing golden light draws you in and reveals the bar beyond. The angled, black chiselled stone tile walls mark a bold departure from The Venetian’s light-coloured marble, featuring semi-transparent horizontal bands in the storefront glass that offer glimpses of the produce and wine displays. Alternatively, when approaching from the Restaurant Row façade, guests pass by angled black metal wall panels with black storefront glass, displaying neon signage.
A five-petal lighting and ceiling installation finished in gold metal fans out in all directions, evoking the brand logo. It reveals layers of light and reflections that respond to the DJ, whose booth is located above the dining room on the mezzanine level. Rockwell Group has designed a theatrical lighting rig that can retract and project the logo as a light-based animation. Sound is synchronised with the lighting system, making the flower emblem on the dining room ceiling a truly dynamic element.
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