The Art of Design Issue 21 2016 | Page 61

61 This showroom is the perfect meeting point for the group to welcome clients and introduce them to its wealth of expertise. The new Fort Royal space covers a total of 130m over two floors: a ground floor and basement. The interior has been designed by the Fort Royal team with a classic and elegant approach. White walls, chevron parquet flooring in the gallery and a piece of solid marble in the hallway set the tone. The artisan pieces on display accessorise and decorate the space. The iconic "château de Versailles" tree boxes by Jardins du Roi Soleil stand inside and out, an Alcine orange tree box here, a ceramic vase and Marie-Antoinette bench there. The classical banister rails and handrails in the showroom are designed by the artisanal metalworker Bétemps to showcase their expertise.