Luc is a small neighborhood bistro conceived by Seattle’s renowned ‘Chef in the Hat’, Thierry Rautureau. It is located in an older commercial building in the Madison Valley neighborhood that required extensive reworking to house this new activity. Working within rigorous budgetary constraints, the project included an open commercial kitchen, a patron-friendly zinc-topped bar and warm finishes throughout to achieve a welcoming atmosphere where both visitors and local regulars can enjoy French cuisine and American community.