nissi

Andy Merskin Gustavo Esquinca Kyle Baker Grace Kirby Ashley Lauria Mien Geukens


MISSION

Nissi provides an authentic, communal dining experience by using locally grown ingredients, paired with the social and environmental sensibilities of Cyprus.

Environmentally Conscious Locally ResourcedCommunity Based

We are

Cyprus is a Eurasian island country in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece and south of Turkey. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.

Nissi beach, is a well-known sandy beach in the resort

of Ayia Napa, Cyprus.

The Republic of Cyprus is de facto partitioned into two main parts; the area under the effective control of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Turkish-controlled area in the north, calling itself the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.


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nissidenver.com

1529 South Pearl Street, Denver, COPhone: (303) 777-0500

Kyle BakerChef de Cuisine

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nissidenver.com

1529 South Pearl Street, Denver, COPhone: (303) 777-0500

Kyle BakerChef de Cuisine

cypri ot cuisin e


ENVELOPE & LETTER HEAD

WAIT STAFF UNIFORMS

TAKE OUT CONTAINERS


RETAIL

CANVAS BAG

SPICES


TRANSPORTATION

CATERING VAN

DELIVERY TRUCK


WEB PRESENCE

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Grace Kirby Ashley Lauria Mien Geukens Andy Merskin Gustavo Esquinca Kyle Baker


BEFORE NISSI

FLOOR PLANS


LIGHTING PLAN


THE PATIOThe front patio is a great place to get to know new

people and gather as a community. There is always a

nice ambiance going on because of it’s location at the

street side. Warm up next to the open fireplace with

loose seating and move the oversized comfortable

patio seating around to meet people or cozy up

next to a date. The tables can be moved round and

joined for larger groups. Some two-tops and four-

tops provide an outside dining area, which is very

enjoyable when the Colorado weather allows to sit

outside. You can reach the front patio from the street

by using the ADA slope (pervious paver) which will be

lit up by night.


HOSTESS WAITINGAs guests first arrive in the front door of Nissi, they

are greeted by friendly wait staff waiting to assist

them in locating the area best suited for their mood

for the evening. Each section of the restaurant has

a different ambience and atmosphere, suiting every

whim for a night of enjoyment. The large wall size

mural of the Nissi logos combined was hand painted

by a local artist. The custom host stand is carved of

stone that is reminiscent of the many rock formations

found on the island. The furniture in the waiting area

is also handcrafted from locally harvested beetle kill

wood. Take a look to your left and browse the house

wines, spices form the on-site organic garden, or

other treasures found in Nissi Wine and Spices. If

you are headed upstairs, a few short steps will take

you there or they convert into a fully ADA accessible

motorized lift to the second floor.


CHEF BARAn exciting feature of Nissi is the open kitchen. Guests

will enjoy sitting at the chef bar and interacting with

the chefs while they prepare and serve their food. This

space has a lively, fun feel and is great for happy hour

or dinner with friends. Food is an important element

in Cypriot culture and is meant to be enjoyed with

friends and family. The elements and atmosphere of

this section of Nissi highlight this aspect and bring

it into the Denver community. A section of the chef

bar is lowered to be ADA accessible and the booths

aligning the original brick wall are as well. A change

in materials signifies the separation of the kitchen

section of the bar from the beverage section and plays

on the duality of the Greek and Turkish aspects of

Cyprus. The floors are made from reclaimed Colorado

barn wood and the furniture is constructed of

Colorado beetle kill. 3Form recycled resin aligns the

underneath of the bar and is topped with quartz.


DINING ROOMLocated in the back of Nissi is the main dining room.

It is a warm and inviting space full of natural light from

the large windows that make up the west wall. Bench

seating aligns two walls and the furniture in the center

is flexible allowing the dining area to cater to many

different groups of various sizes. A hanging garden

and built in planters in the walls as well as photos of

the gorgeous scenery of Cyprus give a natural feel to

the room while adding to the atmosphere while guests

enjoy their delicious dinner. The entire room is ADA

accessible with aisles of four feet across and tables

not exceeding 34 inches in height. The wood floor is

made completely of reclaimed Colorado barn wood

and the furniture is constructed of Colorado beetle

kill. The textiles are made from over 50% natural fiber

and the brick remains original from when the building

was first built. Reclaimed light fixtures hang over the

tables and are lit using LED bulbs.


INTIMATE DININGIntimate dining has been designed to be as flexible

as possible; Using only two-tops makes it easy to

separate or combine tables for a small or large group.

The tables are custom made and resemble the shape

of the Cypriot chairs that are used in the main and

intimate dining room. The chairs are reclaimed and

refurbished and our tables are made from local beetle

kill wood. By not using a fixed pattern for the tables,

the reclaimed pendant light fixtures are not placed in

a grid but more to the sides and throughout the space

so it works for any table arrangement. The curtain

dividers make the room cozy and can be closed off for

a more interment setting. Raising the floor from the

original floorplan and keeping the room level with the

entire downstairs and having open space underneath

every table while providing enough circulation space

between tables, makes it accessible for everyone.


RESTROOMSThe men’s and woman’s restrooms are ADA

accessible with one standard ADA stall as

well as two others. The sinks with hands free

faucets do not exceed 34 inches and there is a

five foot turning radius in each restroom. Dual

flush toilets and high efficiency urinals and

faucets are used in all restrooms. The floating

vanity is made of mixed bottle recycled glass.

Ceramic tiles cover the walls and the floor.


LOUNGEThe lounge area in the upstairs bar is a comfortable

place to gather around with friends and have a fun

laid back time. The sociofugal space allows the

community of Pearl Street to meet up and grow the

community. The back wall is reserved for a rotating

set of vintage snapshots of Cypriot people or local

artwork. The large lighting fixtures were from the

original Black Pearl Restaurant. The reclaimed barn

wood floor creates a rustic aesthetic for the overall

barspace and it enhances the vintage Cypriot vibe.

The large and open space is accommodating for

anyone and large enough to fit a wheelchair.


BAR Upstairs, Nissi has a relaxing place to unwind, a full

service bar. The bar back splash reflects the vibrant

colors of the Mediterranean Sea and is custom

designed using Rudy Glass reflection tiles, a family

owned company. The floating bar shelf display are

constructed with reburshided wood and the display

lighting to ehnance bottle appearance is light by

LED downlights. The custom stools reflect a tropical

island appearance and create contrast against the

blue crackled mosaic tile bar. The bar countertop is

made with translousent corian and is underlight with

LED lamps. Reclaimed mason jar light fixtures create

a soft glow to sit back and relax. The countertop high

is 42” from the finished floor while part of the bar top

is 32” from the finished floor to accomadate anyone.


NISSI GARDEN The garden dining room reflects the beautiful

countryside scenery of Cyprus. The room is warm

and welcoming with the 3 walls lined with accordion

windows that stay open during the warm months

and turns the space into an outdoor dining area, or

kept closed and turned into a warm room with great

views and lighting. The open floor plan keeps the

space flexible and can be used to accommodate large

parties. The walls are lined with plants appropriate

for each season. The brick wall has the room name

“Nissi Garden” written on it in moss. The skylight will

be kept open during approach times and provides for

natural ventilation.


NISSI WINE & SPICES

The retail space is filled with home grown herbs and

spices straight from the Nissi garden, a fine selection

of imported Cypriot wine, Cypriot cheese and the

necessary accessories to enjoy the Cypriot cuisine

at home. The retail space is accessible from outside

as well as from inside the restaurant. A Retail case

divides the retail space from the restaurant and shows

all the products you can find in the store. Made from

special material the wall becomes a design feature

in the space that resembles day in the retail space

and night in the restaurant. Large open windows on

two sides make the retail visible from the street. The

shelving and cash rep are made from beetle kill wood.

They have been adjusted for ADA and a 5’ turning

radius is provided.


SECTIONS

COMPETITION

Linger2030 W. 30th Ave.Denver, CO 80211Highlands

– 75% of menu is organically sourced– 75% use of reclaimed, reused and recycled materials– Organic and locally sourced when possible– Compost and recycle

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Popular, new, and in a hot location & All Natural

Jax Fish House1539 17th St.Denver, CO 80202Lodo

“The famous Raw Bar at Jax features a variety of fresh oysters, clams, chilled Alaskan King Crab and live Maine lobsters, all flown in daily. The lively, upbeat bar is home to Denver’s best martinis and handcrafted cocktails, an outstanding wine list and local micro-brews as well as Denver personality and head Mixologist Tim Harris”

$$$

Voted Best Seafood & Top Chef


BLACK PEARL The Black Pearl restaurant is located in the thriving

Pearl Street neighborhood. The small restaurant

attracts locals from the neighborhood and couples

from around the Denver area. Their are regular

customers who dine here for the community

atmosphere and the always changing menu.

The cozy and inviting interior designing fits in

with the community neighborhood. The historic

buildings features are kept alive and create contrast

between the modern finishes and furniture. The

smal restaurant has bar seating, a dining room,

an intimate dining space and a popular outdoor

patio space. During the warm seasons the patio

is a popular spot for locals to enjoy sitting around

the fire pit and meeting new friends. The layout

of tables encourages guests to interact and meet

each other. The kitchen is a few steps down from

the dining area and left open for the cook to interact

with customers. The downstairs dining area has tall

ceilings and is overlooked by the upstairs dining.

Above the kitchen is the intimate dining upstairs

area with the private office to the back. The bar

is in the front room with the hostess area. The

restrooms are located down a hall behind the bar.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

FORM: What sustainable changes can we make to the existing floor plan that will create a new and exciting environment that will set the space apart from the current restaurant?

To create a different environment we will bring in exciting sustainable features that are innovative and new to the neighborhood as well as the city. We will try to use as many existing materials as possible in transforming the space into a community based hub of local food and entertainment.

FUNCTION: How can we create an environment that serves to multi-functioning dining areas? (Intimate, Large Parties, Bar, Lounge, Patio, etc.)

We need to create different spaces that feel independent by having its own unique atmosphere while enhancing the restaurant as a whole.

ECONOMY: How can we design a restaurant that creates zero waste?

To fulfill our mission of zero waste we need to educate our guests and staff and research new technologies and ideas.

TIME: Can we design a floor plan that is flexible enough to expand for potential growth?

To create a flexible floor plan that can easily be expanded upon and purchase furniture that is functional and mobile.

RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM

SCHEMATICS

GREEN AT A GLANCE

Green At A GlanceColorado Reclaimed Wood was used for all of the hardwood ! oors within Nissi.

The only paint used in Nissi was Mythic no-VOC, Non-toxic paint.

100% Xorel Wallcoverings that are Cradle-to-Cradle Silver Certi" ed by MBDC, SCS Indoor Advantage Gold, PVC Free, Anti Bacterial, Responsible Return Program

Onsite recycling, the use of products containing recycled content, as well as utilizing reus-able containers for spices in Nissi Wine and Spices

On-site composting cuts down on waste and is also utilized for fertilizer in Nissi’s on-site organic garden

All furniture for Nissi was constructed using Colorado beetle kill wood. Nissi runs at a high level of

energy e# ciency through the use of Energy Star rated appliances and products

Daylighting is utilized when-ever possible and non-natural light comes from reclaimed and recycled light" xtures that are used throughout. All " xtures are lit using LED bulbs.

Pervious pavers are ustilized on the front patio to allow rainwater to seep back into the ground below.

Nissi has two green roofs, one on eithre side of Nissi Garden/greenhouse. Green roofs use local vegetation to cut down on stormwater drainage and to lower urban temperatures associated with heat island e$ ect.

Water use has been re-duced by using dual-! ush toilets, highe# ciency urinals and high e# ciency, self sustaining faucets.

Waste is kept very minimal by using completely digital, wireless POS systems; hands free faucets and handdryers in the restrooms; and cloth napkins in dining areas. The jars sold in Nissi Wine and Spices are re-usable and minimal or no packaging is used throughout both therestaurant and retail spaces.

LEED CHECKLIST


Main DiningIntimate DiningChef Bar LoungeBarNissi GardenTotalActual SeatingRetailRestrooms

80 OL25 OL42 OL22 OL16 OL70 OL255 OL225 seats4 OL6 water closets4 lavatories

CODES SUMMARY

nissi

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kyle bakerchef

republic of cyprus

com1529 south pearl

nissi beach

turkishcontrolled area

eastern mediterranean

mediterranean sea

largest island