SPINE BEIRUT WINS TWO AWARDS AT THE 2019 RESTAURANT & BAR DESIGN AWARDS

SPINE Beirut was crowned winner of the ‘Best Overall Bar’ design in the world at the 2019 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, a globally recognized competition dedicated to the design of food and beverage spaces. The contest featured 3,000 participants, competing from over 70 countries. The judging panel was made up of 29 of the most influential global personalities and industry-leading figures, working across design, architecture, hospitality and lifestyle media. Contestants gathered in Central London, where SPINE Beirut was announced winner of the grand prize (Best Overall Bar). SPINE is a lounge bar that offers a refined, yet vibrant experience, embracing a contemporary cuisine and a social bar amidst floating light elements. The SPINE experience kicks off with a static dinner setup and progressively develops into a dynamic lounge with upbeat music and interactive lighting.

Designed by Gregory Gatserelia, SPINE is the first rooftop bar design concept focused on the sky. The night venue was conceived on the idea of avoiding the trappings of rooftop design – walls or floor space focus - and opting instead for an upward esthetic lighting structure that animates the night sky. “Physically guests stop looking outward – they are so attracted by the light that they look into each other or the light. The energy is meant to stay in the place and in the moment,” explained Gatserelia