Working with Moana Restaurant Group, we set out to reinvigorate Basalt, a riverfront restaurant, by transforming the space. Whereas before you couldn’t tell that the bar and dining rooms were part of the same restaurant, our vision was an open, interconnected space where you could see the chef at work on your left and the river on your right, servers could move seamlessly between the kitchen and guests, and the bar was at the focal point. Part of the goal at Basalt was to create harmony through opposing forces. That’s why you see warm, neutral tones of white tile and brass alongside bolder materials like steel and concrete. It’s also why the design balances the beauty of exposed wood beams with sensible acoustics — so you can actually have a conversation. The result is an inviting space that says come as you are to wine-tasting travelers while still appealing to locals looking for drinks after work. We sourced 80 percent of the furniture and lighting pieces from local artisans in the Napa area, with most of the rest coming from other parts of the U.S. and Mexico.