Maison Francois Primarna funkcija: Restavracija by John Whelan - GSL

Maison Francois Primarna funkcija: Restavracija by John Whelan - GSL is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje gostinstva, rekreacije, potovanj in turizma Competition Category.

SrebrnaGostinstvo· 2021

Maison Francois Primarna funkcija: Restavracija

by John Whelan - GSL

Client: The Guild of Saint Luke

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Gostinstvo Category

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The Design

About Maison Francois Primarna funkcija: Restavracija

Maison Francois je restavracija s 500 kvadratnimi metri, ustvarjena znotraj golega betonskega ovoja. Kasetiran strop je izdelan iz fonične materiale, pobarvane v imitaciji cementa, da se ujema s poliranim betonskim tlakom. Ukrivljene orehove klopi z zgornjimi deli iz zasebnostnega stekla so oblazinjene s kremnim lanom, tla do stropa segajoče kremne lanene zavese pa uravnovešajo terakotni štuk in zrcalne loke. Mizarski izdelki so iz oreha in mahagonija, s patiniranim medeninastim in nikljastim kovinskim delom. Osrednji otok predstavlja žariščno točko prostora in povezuje kuhinjo z jedilnim prostorom.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Maison Francois Primarna funkcija: Restavracija je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Maison Francois Primarna funkcija: Restavracija se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Maison Francois Primarna funkcija: Restavracija je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.

Behind the Design

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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