The Dovetail Bar is a craft cocktail venue located in the lobby of the Schaeffer Hotel; a newly completed boutique hotel on the periphery of the French Quarter. The historic building, constructed in 1923, was originally built as a showroom and workshop for Alsatian furniture purveyor J.P. Schaeffer. The original structure of the building exhibits a bygone Heavy Timber structural system made of large cypress beams and columns, with heart pine decking and floors. Historic wood assemblies will be represented directly throughout the design of the Dovetail Bar, featuring reclaimed wood from the original structure and the subtle narrative of furniture joinery details. The technical conversation continues with interlocking cocktail concepts and the precision of a professional bar team. As a result, the Dovetail Bar showcases the spirit of the building in multiple facets, paying direct homage to the original furniture company & store.