RESTAURANTS
Technical sheet Materials : Original concrete , marble , walnut , copper , steel , chrome , leather , velvet . Project Name : Le Boulevardier Restaurant / Le Flâneur Bar Lounge Project Site : Le Germain Hotel Montreal , 2050 Mansfield St ., Montréal , Québec H3A 1Y9 Surface area : 8000 sq ft ( 743 m2 ) Project type : Lounge , Bar , Restaurant Design : Atelier Zébulon Perron Team : Zébulon Perron ( Lead designer ) Catherine Landry , Andréanne Guillemette Anik Mandalian , Sabrina Camiré Photographers : David Boyer , Jean Sébastien Senécal
While the windows , and the connection that they offer to the downtown streets , expand the horizons exponentially , a strategic gallery of mirrors adorning the ceiling and side walls of the restaurant ’ s interior further provides the illusion of expanding the space well beyond its actual dimensions .
Under the tutelage of Chef David Pellizzari , Le Boulevardier is an extension of the Le Flâneur vibe and theme of social connectivity . Working in close collaboration with a kitchen consultant , Atelier Zébulon Perron achieved continuity through an open kitchen design that seamlessly blends with the space ’ s décor and ambiance , while ensuring maximum operational efficiency for the chef and his staff .
An enlightened ambiance
Further illuminating the vision of Atelier Zébulon Perron , intricate lighting design was integrated into architectural planning from the onset . Working closely with Montreal-based lighting studio , Lambert & Fils , the firm designed customized lighting schemes focused on capturing the essence of the spaces through controlled quality , temperature , and modulation . Capitalizing further on elements paying homage to the original brutalist architectural language of the building , a grid concrete ceiling with embedded custom copper lights was developed above the ground level elevators , infusing new life into a dated ambiance and further enticing inward exploration of the vibrant new spaces . The nighttime lighting of Le Boulevardier results in a more intimate , inward ambiance . Natural daytime light gives way to the luminosity of elaborate , modern ceiling systems , further complemented by ground-level retro fixtures that draw patrons back from the external hustle and bustle in order to frame the city from a more observational perspective . www . zebulonperron . com / le-boulevardier
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