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The Blackwall Barn & Lodge, Wilmington
US
The Blackwall Barn & Lodge, Wilmington

Designed for the moments worth coming together for

ClientThe Blackwall Barn & Lodge
Studio team Dallas, US
Size496 seats; 11,018 SF
Harrison was engaged to translate an established brand into a new market through strategic hospitality design and restaurant design, evolving the guest experience through spatial storytelling, warmth, and flexibility.

Once a static corner, the façade design now glows with life, transformed by a sculpted canopy, a custom screen inspired by gaucho craftsmanship, and a clear view into the warmly lit interior design. Gas lanterns flicker at the entry, greenery softens the edges, and new patio canopies extend a quiet invitation: come in, linger, and be transported by thoughtful restaurant design.

Located within Wilmington’s Avenue North mixed-use development, Blackwall Barn & Lodge was envisioned as more than a restaurant. It was designed as a gathering place where everyday dining and life’s celebrations coexist naturally.

The design balances rustic elegance with a refined, contemporary sensibility. From the moment guests arrive, the environment feels familiar yet elevated, welcoming without pretense. A variety of room types and scales allow the space to adapt effortlessly, supporting everything from casual brunches and colleague dinners to weddings, private dining, and large-scale celebrations within a flexible event space environment.

Throughout the restaurant, honest materials and layered textures create a sense of crafted warmth rather than themed décor. Wood, stone, tailored detailing, and soft lighting work together to establish a cohesive restaurant interior designthat feels collected over time making the space approachable, tactile, and enduring. Distinct private dining rooms offer their own personalities while remaining unified within the larger brand experience.

At the heart of the project is experience-driven design within the built environment. Clear sightlines, intuitive circulation, and flexible seating layouts support attentive, people-first service, reinforcing the culture behind the brand as much as the aesthetic. The result is a space that feels established yet alive, intentional yet easy, and naturally personal.

Blackwall Barn & Lodge Wilmington stands as a destination not because of any single design feature, but because the entire environment quietly supports how guests gather, celebrate, and return time after time. Titan Hospitality demonstrates how thoughtful hospitality design can drive connection, loyalty, and long-term success through Blackwall Barn & Lodge.

Key Features

A scalable design and open space planning support large-group dining and event venue design that adapts easily to weddings, corporate functions, and community celebrations.
This tailored approach to seating strategy enhances the dining experience by supporting different party sizes, visit types, and lengths of stay.
Thoughtful material selection and lighting design support a cohesive hospitality environment that feels comfortable, immersive, and designed for lingering.
This use of custom artwork and immersive interior design strengthens the private dining experience while reinforcing a memorable sense of place.
A statement bar designed as a social anchors the guest journey while supporting a high-performing bar experience within a cohesive restaurant and hospitality design.
Feature elements like this enhance the social dining environment while supporting the intimate feel essential to successful large-scale event design.

Working with Titan Hospitality is a reminder of what happens when a client truly understands their guest. Blackwall Barn & Lodge is designed as a place for people to gather, celebrate, and create memories, whether for ten or tenfold. Every space is intentional, warm, and welcoming, creating an experience guests return to again and again. Grateful for a client who leads with hospitality and trust.

Cal Young VP of Design

The Cottage private dining room is designed to function independently or open fully to the adjacent event space, maximizing flexibility without sacrificing atmosphere. This strategic space planning enhances the guest experience by supporting celebrations, meetings, and group dining with ease.

The Game Room, a character-rich private dining room, adds personality and flexibility to the overall experience, enhancing the private dining program within a cohesive restaurant design strategy.

Project snapshot
140
person event space
3
Individually themed private rooms
10
Minutes to downtown
1.8M
Square feet of mixed-use development
1000+
Planned residential units

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