An award-winning transformation

ClientFogo de Chão

Studio team Dallas, US

Services Architecture Interior Design

Size255 seats, 7,648 SF

Awards2024 Restaurant Development + Design Award for Best Full-Service Restaurant Design

Honored with the 2024 Restaurant Development + Design Award for Best Full-Service Restaurant Design, Fogo de Chão Paramus exemplifies Harrison’s expertise in hospitality architecture, adaptive reuse, and immersive brand storytelling.

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A refined palette the brand’s luxury restaurant design ethos. A curated cognac display and the golden warmth throughout contribute to layered hospitality with subtle details that elevate the guest experience and reward a closer look.

The guest journey crescendos at the heart of the space, where the vibrant Market Table and glowing Churrasco grill serve as the restaurant’s centerpiece design. Rich finishes and thoughtfully layered lighting design heighten the senses and establish a moment of experiential dining that’s as visual as it is flavorful.

This award-winning project reimagines a former Bar Louie into a refined yet approachable dining destination, seamlessly blending strategic design with operational functionality.

Within the existing two-story shell, we introduced key architectural elements such as blackened steel storefronts, marble-look porcelain tile, and vertical wood slats – each selected to frame the customer journey and elevate the atmosphere with purpose and restraint.

At the heart of the restaurant design, an open Churrasco grill anchors the dining room, flanked by mirrored columns showcasing dry-aged meats and curated spirits. Across the space, Bar Fogo offers contrast and balance with rich materials, warm lighting, and a distinct identity.

Flexible sliding partitions lead to a wood-beamed patio designed for year-round appeal, while the mezzanine level Next Level Lounge delivers a layered, lounge-style experience with tufted seating and sculptural accents.

This project reflects how Harrison transforms built environments into powerful brand experiences, blending strategic thinking with design intelligence to create spaces that are grounded in context and crafted to inspire.

The judges felt the transformation was ‘truly incredible’ as it ‘captured the concept idea as you enter, which is especially hard to do as you repurpose a space.’ Overall, it felt ‘very warm, fresh and current.

Restaurant Development + Design

Key Features

Framed in warm oak, the dry-aged meat display stands as a sculptural restaurant focal point in a celebration of hospitality craftsmanship and culinary transparency. To the right, the marble-clad bar design of Bar Fogo invites guests to linger, sip, and savor.

A sculptural wine wall casts a warm glow across the entry, setting the tone for the refined restaurant design that unfolds beyond. The iron and oak staircase invites exploration, guiding guests into layered hospitality interiors defined by luxury design details and an elevated guest experience.

Designed as a refined retreat, the Next Level Lounge offers a shift in atmosphere, where hospitality embraces luxury design through plush seating, layered textures, and soft lighting. It’s a curated guest experience made for unwinding, whether sipping a premium bourbon or enjoying a craft cocktail in elevated bar design style.

Beneath a striking art installation, this corner of the Next Level Lounge offers a masterclass in interior design tips for intimate hospitality spaces – a quiet shaped by emerging interior design trends that prioritize comfort, craft, and conversation.

With layered textures, sculptural furniture, and backlit artwork, the Lounge evokes the comfort of a private library or a well-traveled friend’s home. This space brings brand storytelling to life through every detail. It’s a curated concept design where Brazilian hospitality encourages guests to relax, connect, and stay awhile.