Solid blocks of oak are scribed, sculpted, sanded, and dyed by hand, making up a huge composition through the use of dense patches and open gaps. It subtly evokes objects used in hospitality and gastronomy: carafes, wine glasses, and crockery.
These openwork panels come between the dining spaces and the passage of service through the restaurant, protecting the guests’ privacy.
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We cut and sanded each piece of local oak, faceting them and hollowing out the grain.
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Each of the 143 sculpted objects take their place on large untreated metal structures.
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The partition in place, protecting the foyer and providing the lounge with some intimacy.
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Together, the piece takes on the appearance of a dresser.
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Searching for balance between the nobility of the oak, the comfort of the velvet, and the finesse of the glassware…
1802 RESTAURANT
PLACE GRANVELLE
25000 BESANÇON
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