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The Federal Hill Italian Eatery and Bar

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, USA

Commercial | Design | Design Implementation | Architecture | Project Management

Project Details

Client:: Gove Bay Hospitality
Location:: Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, USA
Completion:: August 2025 (opening)
Scale:: 2,246 sqf

Enveloping travelers with the warmth and elegance of Providence’s storied Italian heritage.

A taste of place.

Inspired by the historic character and culinary richness of Providence’s renowned Federal Hill neighborhood, The Federal Hill Italian Eatery and Bar brings the soul of Providence’s historic neighborhood to the airport, transforming a high-traffic travel hub into a warm, memorable dining destination.

Blending texture, mood and rich materials to create a setting where travelers can pause, connect and indulge, sensory storytelling captures the spirit of Italian hospitality through tactile materials, ambient lighting and spatial flow that mirrors the convivial energy of a neighborhood eatery.

Designed to feel both sophisticated and familiar, every element creates a welcoming, timeless atmosphere, elevating the travel experience while seamlessly integrating into the airport’s architectural language, ensuring visual harmony and operational functionality. This fluid integration between brand and environment creates a natural extension of the concourse – both distinct and connected.

Working closely with the brand, operator and airport stakeholders, Zebra balanced brand storytelling with practical delivery requirements, while emphasizing precision and flexibility to ensure the project moved seamlessly from concept to completion.