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McDonald's - 47 West 57th Street, NYC, NY (1989)

"A fast-food restaurant that makes the customer want to linger is something of a rarity. The McDonald's on 57th Street in New York City, designed by Charles Morris Mount, is almost unrecognizable as a member of the chain that usually boasts golden arches. Eschewing the corporate colors of yellow, red and orange, Mount chose a high-tech, electric blue and fuchsia color palette. Glass bricks, blue tiles and a reflective ceiling give the space a luminous, underwater quality.

Another departure from the fast-food restaurant formula was the installation of a carpet in the seating area, which Mount felt would soften the environment and cut down on noise. The heavily-trafficked main serving area was tiled in a distinctive blue pattern. Easy maintenance of the tiled area, which must be mopped frequently, was ensured by the installation of a slate ribbon between the carpeted and tiled area. The ribbon protects the carpet and also visually defines the curving border between the two floor treatments. The cost per square foot for this project was reportedly no more than a standard McDonald's." (front of house budget listed in 1989 dollars at $450,000)

Designed by Charles Morris Mount, Jennifer Wellmann, and the team of Silver & Ziskind/Mount

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Sanrio Gift Gate - New York (exact location not listed) - early 1990s

"This youth-oriented store is tilled with myriad small inexpensive gifts that may be purchased for a trend to express the giver's feeling of friendship and happiness." The items range from party goods, school supplies, stationery items, and novelty gifts and include beauty items.

The client wanted the store to encourage "social communications and the communication theme begins at the store signage and the Hello Kitty "postmark". A neon, back-lit frieze which forms a cornice illuminating the merchandise is the primary decorative element in the store. It is an "illustrated, silk-screened, dimensionally layered representation of the various Sanrio licensed characters in their native habitats around the world."

A World's Fair sub-theme unites the characters from the many countries. An animated merry-go-round and ferris wheel not only contribute to the festive atmosphere and color - they also support merchandise display. The raised ceiling in the center of the store is highlighted by a moving hot air balloon that traverses the selling space. "The decorative elements of light and color create a strong backdrop for the bulk merchandise display".

Designed by Newbold/Schkufza Design Associates - New York, NY

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