Niagara Falls
Welcome Center: Taste of Niagara
& Top of the Falls
The Project
Amid the pandemic, plans for the Niagara Falls Welcome Center was pressing forward, determined to stay on course despite the challenges. I was brought onto the project after the initial architectural concepts for “The Taste of Niagara” and “Top of The Falls” fell short of executive expectations. My redesign introduced a refined, contemporary vision for the quick-service restaurants one that seamlessly balanced modern aesthetics with operational efficiency and ultimately earned the full approval of the executive team
The Goal:
Design “The Taste of Niagara”
Refresh “Top of the Falls”
The Budget:
12M
Schedule:
9 months
(concept to installation)
Deliverables:
Moodboard, Renderings, Floorplan,
FF&E, OS&E, & Installation
The Moodboard
Welcome Center: Taste of Niagara
The Renderings & Floorplans
Welcome Center: Taste of Niagara
The Results
Top of The Falls
Top of the Falls stands as the only full-service restaurant within Niagara Falls—a space whose origins trace back to a former souvenir shop, later converted into a dining venue in 2002. By 2022, both Delaware North and Niagara Falls sought a thoughtful refresh, aiming to elevate the experience while maintaining a mindful approach to cost.
Before..
The Concept.
The brief for Top of The Falls was clear: refresh the space with a contemporary sensibility. Collaborating closely with the operators and key vendors, practical furnishing were chosen, and neutral colors were used to amplify the spectacular view of the falls.
The Installation & Results
The installation was smooth and calming. The on-site construction and operations team work in harmony to complete the project on time with no hiccups.
