For Big Easy Winebar & Grill, Virserius Studio drew design inspiration from Ernie Els and his vision of what his native South Africa represents to him. Together with Big Easy’s development team and Beyond Hospitality for food & beverage, the resulting concept is a very beautiful, friendly, and open atmosphere that ensures that everyone who visits will feel comfortable.
Big Easy includes several unique spaces, all tied together by inviting rustic elements. The warmly pigmented floor screed, wood-beamed ceilings, metal lighting and handcrafted furniture come together in rich artisanal harmony. These colors and textures are very earthy and South African, which was a fun departure from the normally bright and bold V/S aesthetic, though the firm’s penchant for creating unique design moments remains apparent throughout.