Lighting in Design Q4 2024

Fusing Africa, Scandinavia and America at Hav & Mar in New York Nestled within the iconic Starrett-Lehigh building in Chelsea, New York, Hav & Mar is a striking new addition to the city’s dining landscape. Conceived by acclaimed designer Atelier Zébulon Perron and chef Marcus Samuelsson, this multicultural restaurant celebrates the harmonious blend of diverse cultural influences. C hef Samuelsson, an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef, brings together African, Scandinavian, and American flavours in a bold culinary narrative that echoes his life story. partnership for the Marcus Restaurant at Montreal’s Four Seasons Hotel set a high bar, and Hav & Mar builds on that foundation. Together, they envisioned an interior that goes beyond mere aesthetics to foster social connection, bringing people together in a warm, inviting space.

The restaurant’s name, Hav & Mar – derived from the Swedish word for “sea” and the Amharic word for “honey” – captures this blend, promising a dining experience rooted in both tradition and exploration. Since its opening in late 2022, Hav & Mar has quickly gained a reputation for its globally inspired menu, vibrant with festive and rich flavours. A reimagined collaboration This isn’t the first time Samuelsson and Atelier Zébulon Perron have collaborated. Their previous

“Diversity and a meeting of cultures is at the heart of Hav & Mar,” says Zébulon Perron, founder of the design atelier. “From Derek Adams’ mermaid-inspired logo to the leadership of talented women of colour, this restaurant embodies the richness of multicultural identity.” Atelier Zébulon Perron is known for its inventive approach to commercial spaces, creating environments that enhance social interaction within challenging floorplans. For Hav & Mar, the team reconfigured the previously industrial space,

12

LiD Q4 - 2024