Project posted by Margaret Lemma

River Club

Year
2024
Structure
Restaurant
Bar
Bar
Central dining hall
Central dining hall
Central Dining Hall
Central Dining Hall
Dining Room
Dining Room
Bar
Bar

Details

Square Feet
3400

Credits

Interior Design
Marc Dibeh
Photographer
Scott Suchman

From Margaret Lemma

River Club, Washington DC’s newest fine dining destination on the Georgetown waterfront, features a stunning design by Marc Dibeh of Beirut, Lebanon. His vision seamlessly merges elegance, comfort, and distinctive Lebanese design elements in the heart of our nation’s capital.
Entering through the bar area, the 3,400 sqft space is intentionally darkened with a warm color palette of terracotta tones, red travertine flooring, and graphic Pierre Frey wallpaper to set the mood. Suspensions from Casa Lopez above the burl wood and Amazonico marble bar add rhythm and a touch of organic to the space.

The central hall, boasting a high ceiling, welcomes guests under a retro-illuminated glass roof by Celine Hajj, creating a sense of zenithal light. The flooring features a graphic inlay of Classico travertine, red marble, and amazonico marble forming pyramid patterns. Dibeh's colorful, patterned furniture enhances the dynamic contrast between maximalist elements with soothing colors.

From the central hall, access is granted to a more private, discreet dining room. The marble floor includes yellow accents and silver travertine replacing amazonico in a 3D impression pattern. Softer graphic wallpaper and a convivial atmosphere make it ideal for private events.