Architect Designed the Sophisticated Seafood Restaurant in Linden Square

BOSTON, MA (November 5, 2024) – TRIA, a leading architectural firm known for its client-focused approach and innovative designs, proudly announces the completion of Dryft Wellesley, a refined seafood restaurant in the heart of Wellesley, MA. The restaurant opened in July 2024.

TRIA’s design team rebranded and revitalized an existing restaurant for the owner of Dryft, providing interior design, branding and wayfinding, and visualization for the restaurant. The team approached the project with a holistic design process that ensured all aspects of the space would come together cohesively. This included conducting an in-depth analysis of the restaurant’s existing layout and customer experience flow, identifying key areas for improvement and opportunities to elevate the brand.

A key design focus was maximizing seating flexibility and creating a stronger visual connection between the bar and the main dining area, which had previously been separated by screens and pony walls. By reconfiguring the bar to a sleek, linear design, the team opened sightlines and enhanced the spatial flow, making the restaurant feel more integrated and inviting.

“TRIA’s intent with our design was to reimagine this hospitality destination in Wellesley, creating a restaurant that evoked the modern coastal charm of its sister restaurant Dryft Revere, to an inland location,” stated Aline Trindade, Senior Associate and Director of Interiors at TRIA. “We are extremely proud to unveil this dining space for Wellesley and beyond to enjoy.”

With a design that blends modern aesthetics and subtle nautical elements, Dryft Wellesley incorporates a seaside color palette, using earthy tones and rich leather and wood for a contemporary, elegant ambiance. A hand-painted mural by Boston-based artist Michael Johnn serves as the dining room’s focal point and aligns the environment with the restaurant’s seafood-forward menu. The outdoor seating area was also revitalized with an exterior pergola, new landscaping, and lighting.

"TRIA has expertly transformed the spirit of Dryft Revere into something uniquely suited for Wellesley," said Michael Aldi, owner of Dryft. "TRIA’s design balances sophistication and warmth, creating a space our guests have fallen in love with. The seamless collaboration with TRIA’s attention to detail have made this vision a reality, and the fantastic customer feedback speaks to their incredible work.”

To learn more about the design of Dryft, please visit: https://tria.design/our-work/dryft-wellesley/

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About TRIA: 

For a decade, TRIA has been designing the human experience towards a better future. Driven by relationships, TRIA’s focus is fostering the design and growth of equitable communities through dynamic placemaking, sustainable design, and the integration of client culture. We deliver holistic design solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Combining design excellence with technical expertise, TRIA brings innovative architectural solutions to clients across the nation, spanning science and innovation, corporate office/workplace, mixed use and master planning, repositioning, real estate asset strategy, residential, hospitality and retail.