Lucent Enhances the Dining Experience at Six by Nico
The latest addition to the Six by Nico portfolio – a group of 12 restaurants spanning England, Scotland, and Ireland – brings the brand’s signature six-course tasting menu concept to Bristol, U.K. Known for its storytelling through food, each Six by Nico restaurant delivers an immersive experience that changes every six weeks, with menus inspired by a different place or theme. The Bristol venue continues this tradition, combining culinary creativity with outstanding interior design.
The team at Studio Two Interiors crafted a wonderfully warm setting by layering rich materials, utilizing curated artwork and plants that create an inviting and distinctive space. Architectural arches and painted backdrops give the restaurant character, while the carefully chosen smaller details add softness and depth.
To support the interior narrative and deliver a seamless guest experience, Studio Two specified a selection of architectural luminaires from Lucent Lighting. The goal of the lighting design was to focus on delicately enhancing key areas of the restaurant without drawing attention to the fittings themselves.
Above each dining table, recessed EDGE90 Pinhole downlights in a custom RAL finish provide focused illumination, with high CRI95+ LED technology to ensure the food is presented with clarity and color accuracy. Elsewhere in the restaurant, miniature MICRO OCULUS downlights have been used to highlight the artwork and other features, offering precise, low-glare accenting that adds dimension. The addition of VISTA MINI spike lights provides uplighting to potted plants and interior olive trees, reinforcing the biophilic elements within the design scheme and adding gentle layers of texture and contrast.
The architectural arches within the venue are illuminated using INGROUND40 recessed uplighters. These are strategically positioned to lift the ceiling and accentuate the unusual construction of the space.
Giovanni Premi of Lucent Lighting, said, “It’s the finer details that make all the difference in a project like this. From color temperatures to beam angles, every choice plays a role in shaping the mood and experience. When there’s this level of collaboration and attention to detail, you get a result that feels effortless, but is the product of careful planning and precision.”
The lighting at Six by Nico Bristol, delivers a balance of functionality and aesthetic intricacy. Through thoughtful specification and meticulous execution, Lucent Lighting have assisted in creating a setting that feels both sophisticated and welcoming.
PROJECT CREDITS
Project: Six by Nico Bristol
Interior Design: Studio Two Interiors
Client: Six by Nico Holding
Project Manager: Giovanni Premi – Lucent Lighting
Photographer: Stevie Campbell
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