An LED screen behind the Buddha will project organic, abstract colours and forms, becoming a unique stage for the sculpture. As guests descend, they are offered a glimpse of the towering 20’ Buddha sculpture at the opposite end of the space. Situated on the stairs are furniture pieces that allow for flexible seating arrangements, with round banquettes lining the edges.
Decaying brick walls overlaid with faded Chinese calligraphy patterns become a distinct backdrop to the space, while antiques, sculptures and found objects adorning the interiors further enhance this urban catacomb.Ī grand staircase leads guests down to the spacious main dining room. Meant to resemble an underground hideout that may have been an Asian speakeasy or theatre, Tao oozes with grit, danger, and dark seduction. Like its Midtown predecessor, Tao Downtown exhibits dramatic design accents and elements that evoke Asian culture, while also connecting to the unique space it occupies – in this case, the Hiro Ballroom and Matsuri spaces at the hip Maritime Hotel in the Meatpacking District. Located in The Maritime Hotel and spread across 22,000 SF, Tao Downtown consists of a restaurant, bar and lounge on the ground (mezzanine) floor, a large main dining area on the cellar level, and a separate lounge spanning both the mezzanine and cellar levels. David Rockwell, founder of Rockwell Group has recently completed the design of New York City’s second Tao, Tao Downtown restaurant, bar and lounge.
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