Evoke International Design

The Union Bar

evokeid — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:27:48 +0000

Our latest project, The Union, opens tonight at 219 Union Street, Vancouver.

We got a sneak taste of what’s in store the other night with some food and cocktail tasting (photos below). Chef, Lisa Henderson has created a Southeast Asian inspired menu, while barman Arthur Wynne uses the regions ingredients, sourced from neighbouring Chinatown, to infuse his cocktails.

More photos to follow. In the meantime, here’s a brief description of the design.

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The Union is a 2,100 sq.ft. modern yet eclectic space utilizing dark woods, reclaimed barn board, exposed concrete walls and floors, large-scale pendants, custom wood tables and benches, and neighbourhood imagery, creating a contemporary and inclusive room. The space is organized around the bar and kitchen.

Upon entering the space, the 14 seat bar (with emeco Lancaster bar stools) is prominently highlighted by four backlit cabinets featuring detail images of texture and colour of the grittier aspects of the Chinatown/Strathcona neighbourhood (Photography by Janis Nicolay). Chalkboards above present the bar’s offering, which focuses on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, also prominently displayed.

The 70 seat dining area is comprised of three long wood communal tables and benches. A long banquette at the back of the room separates the diners from the service spaces. Above the communal tables hang nine Jielde Augustin large pendant lamps, chosen for their simple and industrial aesthetic.

Adjacent the bar, the open kitchen is wrapped in reclaimed barn board panels. The installation was inspired the Union Street locale.

The lyrics to “Crosstown Traffic” not only reference the young Jimi Hendrix who ventured up to Vancouver to spend his summer holidays, but also the Georgia Street viaduct which was constructed in the early 1970′s as part of an extensive freeway system which was to flow traffic from the suburbs “crosstown” to Vancouver. Hendrix would spend his summer holidays with his grandmother, Nora Hendrix, who worked at Vie’s Chicken Shack (next door to The Union, where the Jimi Hendrix Shrine now stands) The lyrics have been broken apart and reassembled to represent the fracturing of the neighbourhood caused by the viaduct, which went directly through the predominantly black community of Hogan’s Alley (Park Lane).

There is a common design language used throughout The Union with Evoke being responsible for: interior design, custom-designed furniture, feature wall installations, menus and all branding (including name development, logo identity, collateral graphics, signage).

The Union Bar: 219 Union Street, Vancouver. www.TheUnionBar.ca | Twitter: @TheUnionBar

Filed under: Branding, Graphics, Identity, Installation, Interiors, Restaurants Tagged: lisa henderson, The Union Bar

evokeid — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:02:53 +0000

Filed under: Graphics

Working For The Union.

evokeid — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:01:39 +0000

Our latest restaurant project, The Union Bar, is moving into the final stages as the installation takes shape wrapping around the kitchen wall and equipment starts moving in.

Stencilling for wall installation.

The install.

Site discussions.

The Union Bar is located at 219 Union Street, Vancouver (at Main & Union on the edge of Chinatown).

Follow updates on twitter @evokeid and @theunionbar.

Filed under: Branding, Graphics, Identity, In-Progress, Installation, Interiors, Restaurants

We Spit Roses

evokeid — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:14:36 +0000

The “Godfather Of Goth”, Peter Murphy (Bauhaus), graces Vancouver with his presence this Friday night. This is our poster for said show.

Filed under: Graphics, Music, Posters

Crossing The Spectrum.

evokeid — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:45:19 +0000

Evoke is featured in the latest issue of Canadian Builders Quarterly.

Check out the online edition or read the full article in pdf here: Evoke Press.

Filed under: Press, Published, Residential

Bel Cafe: Opening Soon.

evokeid — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:03:36 +0000

The finishing touches are being put on our design for David Hawksworth‘s latest venture – Bel Café – which is set to be unveiled later this week.

Our challenge on this project? To come up with a design that matches the artistry of David’s food!

Stay tuned for a full post.

Filed under: Graphics, Interiors, Uncategorized Tagged: Bel Cafe, David Hawksworth

Roll & Hill at LightForm

evokeid — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:09:07 +0000

A great afternoon was had yesterday with our friends at LightForm, who had lighting designers Jason Miller, Lindsey Adelman & Lukas Peet of Roll & Hill in the studio to talk about their latest designs.

Of course, it didn’t hurt that our Main Street Pilsner was flowing too!

Follow on Twitter: LightForm • Roll & Hill • Main Street Pilsner • Evoke

Filed under: Beverage, Supplier

West 9th House

evokeid — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:10:14 +0000

The second West 9th Avenue house is moving along well. The exterior envelope is just about complete, with the cement board and custom aluminum trim flashing installed. The limestone tile has been installed in the ensuite shower room.

Filed under: Construction, Houses, Residential, West 9th

Heavy Metal.

evokeid — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:25:25 +0000

Interior/exterior metal work is now installed in preparation for the October unveiling of our design for new Yaletown restaurant, Chinois.

Filed under: Branding, Client, Graphics, Identity, In-Progress, Installation, Interiors, Restaurants Tagged: Chinois

Hellcat Spangled Arctic Monkeys

evokeid — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:33:38 +0000

The Arctic Monkeys are in town tonight and anyone heading to the show will be able to pick up this smashing limited edition Evoke designed poster. The imagery was inspired by the video for the single “The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala” from their latest album, “Suck It And See”.

Filed under: Graphics, Music, Posters