Maison Francois Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Restawran by John Whelan - GSL

Maison Francois Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Restawran by John Whelan - GSL is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award nga Pilak in Disenyo sa Pag-abiabi, Rekreasyon, Pagbiyahe ug Turismo Competition Category.

PilakPag-abiabi· 2021

Maison Francois Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Restawran

by John Whelan - GSL

Client: The Guild of Saint Luke

A' Design Award nga Pilak Winner in Pag-abiabi Category

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The Design

About Maison Francois Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Restawran

Ang Maison Francois usa ka restawran nga 500 metros kwadrado, nga gimugna sulod sa hubo nga konkritong pandong. Ang coffered nga kisame gihimo gikan sa phonic nga materyal nga gipintalan og faux nga semento aron mohaom sa pinasinaw nga konkritong salog. Ang kurbadong walnut nga mga bangko nga may privacy glass sa ibabaw gihaklap og cream nga lino, ug ang cream nga linong kurtina gikan sa salog paingon sa kisame nagbalanse sa terracotta nga estuko ug mga arko sa salamin. Ang panghait gihimo gikan sa walnut ug mahogany, uban ang patinado nga tumbaga ug nikel nga metalworks. Ang sentro nga island pass mao ang punto sa pagtutok sa kwarto ug nagsumpay sa kusina ngadto sa kan-anan nga luna.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Pilak

Maison Francois Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Restawran usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Pilak, usa ka talagsaon kaayo nga prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa labing taas nga lebel, matahom, ug makadani nga mga disenyo. Ang mga mananaog sa Pilak labihan ka hayag ug mamugnaon nga mga buhat nga nagpakita sa bantogan nga kahanas, talento, ug kamatngon sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Maison Francois Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Restawran mahimong talagsaon nga buhat nga ipasigarbo, dako ang pagkapropesyonal ug lawom ang kabag-ohan. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Pilak usa ka labihan ka mamatikdan, gihangaan nga imbento nga mapuslanon ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Maison Francois Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Restawran usa ka paglalang nga giinggit sa daghan, nga nagpukaw og mga tinguha, nagdala og positibo nga mga pagbati, ug nagsiga sa katingala ug paghangyo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Initially, the concrete shell was taken as the starting point, creating a Brutalist ceiling coffering and laying down a polished concrete floor. Once the framework was established, ensuing elements were designed to create that elusive warmth and intimacy. Curved walnut banquettes with privacy glass uppers are upholstered in a resistant cream linen that are tactile and inviting. They correspond with floor-to-ceiling cream linen curtains that offset the grandeur of the imposing terracotta stucco and mirror arches.
Dimensions & Packaging: 500 square metres floor space
Tags: Restaurant, Brasserie, London
Production Technology: The coffered ceiling was realised in phonic material and painted in faux-cement to match the polished concrete floor. Joinery is in walnut and mahogany, with patinated brass and nickel metalwork. Upholstery and drapery is in cream linen.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was the space that was inherited from the landlord. A far cry from the warm and welcoming environment desired by the client, it was a cavernous concrete shell with no discernible features of interest. The façade offered little more by way of inspiration, being part of a somewhat generic new build. It was therefore necessary to think carefully about how the large volume could be animated, and how to create visibility from the street.
Research: Much of the research that went into this project had been conducted over several years, working on restoring and re-designing historic brasseries in France. Everything that was learned by the studio during this period was applied to the project, but this knowledge was infused with more contemporary reference points such as Postmodernism and Brutalism in order to evolve the genre.
Inspiration: Rather than taking the more tried and tested route of looking to the Art Deco period for inspiration, the design looked at successful residential conversions of Brutalist spaces, such as Ricardo Bofill’s, La Fabrica. What interested the team was how the designers managed to create a sense of intimacy and warmth despite their imposing concrete surrounds. The solution was to find the right dosage of these ideas, within a more traditional brasserie framework.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2019 and opened in September 2020
Operation Flow: Bringing the kitchen into direct conversation with the room was key to creating a vibrant atmosphere, and so the central island pass became the focal point of the room. It sits underneath a monumental Rado inspired clock flanked by a lambs-tongue mahogany and bevelled mirror canopy that recalls the windows of the Ismaili Centre. Metals range from patinated nickel to burnished brass, all heavy on texture and designed to warm up the space.
Team Members: Designer: John Whelan for The Guild of Saint Luke
Image Credits: Photography by Oskar Proctor