The renovation of a waterfront building in Yonkers NY into a high-end restaurant presented some challenges to our design team – but we like a challenge! The new owner, master chef Peter X. Kelly*, wanted to maintain the open feel of a warehouse, which has extensive glass. He also wanted an intimate acoustic environment where people could dine without excessive noise while maintaining a high-end aesthetic look. AVL Designs Inc. was brought in on the project and developed acoustical control using methods that are architecturally invisible. The resulting environment is warm and inviting, a perfect complement to fine dining provided by the master chef at the now famous X20 Xaviars on the Hudson!