Classic tin tiles were repurposed from the ceiling and used on the walls, adding interest and highlighting the space's original character.
Fauna
Ottawa
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Located in Ottawa’s Centretown neighbourhood, Fauna is a single-storey restaurant with a private room in the basement for special events.
A heritage corner building along the main urban artery of Bank street, the existing brick structure has played host to a variety of shops in its lifetime, but was never home to a restaurant.
![](https://img2.storyblok.com/1155x0/f/85433/1200x800/9307f39396/fauna-int-18.jpg)
Design Insight - Tin
![Restrained Palette](https://img2.storyblok.com/520x0/f/85433/800x1200/f50cdfe769/fauna-int-10.jpg)
Restrained Palette
By restricting the palette to three materials: zinc, wood, and glass, the space feels sophisticated and character-filled.
![](https://img2.storyblok.com/1155x0/f/85433/1200x800/195b9fa7bf/fauna-int-22.jpg)
![Light Petals](https://img2.storyblok.com/520x0/f/85433/800x1200/00d332f23f/fauna-int-32.jpg)
Light Petals
A series of frosted petal pendants above the bar animates the restaurant and act as beacons visible from the street.
Design Insight - Open Kitchen
The restaurant features a new commercial kitchen and an open, wrap-around bar that frames views of the chefs in action.
![](https://img2.storyblok.com/1155x0/f/85433/1200x800/7947a0bb24/fauna-int-20.jpg)
![](https://img2.storyblok.com/486x0/f/85433/1200x800/137d399812/fauna-int-13.jpg)
![](https://img2.storyblok.com/486x0/f/85433/1200x800/26b9c28a2d/_mg_0214.jpg)
![](https://img2.storyblok.com/730x0/f/85433/800x1200/104661ec23/_mg_9948.jpg)
Collaborators
Chef/Owner: Jon Svazas
![](https://img2.storyblok.com/1155x0/f/85433/1200x800/cf32d79fa4/fauna-ext-3.jpg)