Maison Francois Popina ab John Whelan - GSL

Opus Maison Francois Popina a designatore John Whelan - GSL est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2021 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Categoria Certaminis Hospitalitas.

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Maison Francois Popina

a John Whelan - GSL

Cliens: The Guild of Saint Luke

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Categoria Hospitalitas

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Designum

De Maison Francois Popina

Maison Francois est popina quingentorum metrorum quadratorum, intra nudum concreti tectorium creata. Lacunar ex materia phonica factum est, colore cementi falsi pictum ut pavimento concreti politi respondeat. Lecti curvati e iuglande, superioribus partibus e vitro secreto, lino cremeo vestiuntur, et vela linea cremea a pavimento ad lacunar demissa stucco terracottae speculisque arcuatis opponuntur. Materiatio in iuglande et mahagoni est, cum opere metallico ex orichalco patinato et niccolo. Insula centralis transitus caput conspectus cubiculi format et culinam cum spatio cenationis coniungit.

Agnitio

De Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Maison Francois Popina victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Maison Francois Popina opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Maison Francois Popina creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Post Designum

Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares: 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.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: 500 square metres floor space
Notulae: Restaurant, Brasserie, London
Technologia Productionis: 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.
Provocatio Designandi: 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.
Investigatio: 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.
Inspiratio: 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.
Duratio Operis: The project started in September 2019 and opened in September 2020
Cursus Operationis: 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.
Membra Turmae: Designer: John Whelan for The Guild of Saint Luke
Agnitiones Imaginum: Photography by Oskar Proctor