Cactus Club Cafe – Sherway Gardens
Toronto, Ontario
Cactus Club Cafe – Sherway Gardens
Toronto, Ontario
Design Team
David Thompson, Cesar Quinones, Scott Nusinow, Ignacio Bruni, Jooyoung Chung, Jennifer Garrett
Photography
Michael Weschler
The 17,000-square-foot flagship location accommodates an extensive seating capacity of nearly 450 patrons distributed across two floors. The ground-level lounge and dining areas are enveloped in a distinctive material palette, characterized by foundational finishes such as rift-cut white oak, oil-rubbed bronze, and opulent dark leather. A continuous ribbon of wood ceiling transverses the space, creating a cohesive design element that unifies the experience.
The entry marks one’s arrival with a dramatic double-height space. The glass and bronze stairway is enveloped with an intricate wood slat feature element that wraps to become the ceiling. From there dozen glowing Louis Poulsen Artichoke pendants in a custom oak finish are suspended overhead, inviting guests up the rooftop.
The exterior has a more muscular expression with cladding in a rough, textured concrete plank. The patio, featuring a full island bar and green wall, is capable of being operated year-round, made possible with a combination of retractable roof canopies, sliding glass walls, and radiant heat arrays that are seamlessly integrated into the architecture.
Design Team
David Thompson, Cesar Quinones, Scott Nusinow, Ignacio Bruni, Jooyoung Chung, Jennifer Garrett
Photography
Michael Weschler
AIA Los Angeles Restaurant Design Award Finalist
2019
2018