Atlas
Firm LocationFayetteville , United States
CompanyDEMX Architecture
Lead ArchitectTimothy Maddox, AIA
The Ellis Building’s rehabilitation recaptures the building’s original 1920s character for use as Atlas, a new locally owned restaurant. Inspired by its namesake Atlas Shrugged, the fine dining restaurant is designed with an Art Deco influence. The goals for the preservation of this building were to maximize natural light by restoring existing windows and clarifying the historic relationship between the entry, interior spaces, and the street. The restoration introduces fine materials, strategic lighting, and minimalist detailing that contrast with the building’s architectural elements.