CASE STUDY
distinctive,» explains Meryl. « We played with shapes, materials, and warm tones. The lighting, carefully designed, brings different moods throughout the day. The bar, inspired by traditional Parisian bistros, interacts with a jute canvas wall mural and mirrored accents that expand the space.»
The agency succeeded in reinventing the space without betraying its original spirit, especially through a thoughtful redesign of circulation within the restaurant. The layout was redesigned to be more fluid, more intuitive, and, above all, more functional for the staff. « Above all, we listen to the client. The human aspect is essential for us » Simon adds « Understanding the client’ s needs and the realities on the ground is key. Only after that immersion do the layout and decorative details begin to make sense. »
True to its architectural approach, Mersi designed a series of custom elements that establish the re’ taurant unique identity: the bar’ s countertop, a suspended bottle display, stunning banquettes upholstered with fabrics from Elitis and JAB, mirror frames matched to Aromas del Campo wall sconces, custom cutlery trolleys, and tabletop designs. The panoramic wall covering from Elitis, in warm, slightly retro tones, adds a touch of elegance and creates a welcoming atmosphere. And finally, an unexpected twist: the restrooms, deliberately playful, offer a fun interlude with their bold and vibrant colors.
With this project, Mersi once again reflects their unique expertise behind its unified approach, combining architecture, art direction, branding, and construction management. A fully realized transformation, carefully executed from start to finish, that marks the rebirth of an iconic parisian spot— and which perfectly embodies the MERSI signature: elegant, empathetic, and meticulously crafted.
ABOUT MERSI is a multidisciplinary architecture agency, founded in 2019 by Meryl Motyka and Simon Mimoun and based in Saint Germain des Prés in the heart of Paris.
MERSI is a contraction of MERyl and SImon. They are creative duo with two complementary areas of expertise united by a shared passion for Beauty. Proud of their culture, sensitivity and vision, they and their team design functional, timeless, and always unique interiors for private clients, investors, and entrepreneurs. With great rigor and creativity, the duo offer a unique and tailor- made approach. An artistic and innovative strength that allows the client to envision the potential of the space they are looking at and what it could become. Simon,( cofounder of MERSI) explains: « For each of our projects we combine the disicipline of architecture with the creativity of design. A rare use of shapes, materials, and colors, assembled with balance and precision to achieve a certain harmony in a project that has real meaning. We offer a sublimated transformation of the space, often involving destrution in order to rebuild better.».
Inspired by great architects such as Tadao Ando, Oscar Niemeyer, Frank Lloyd Wright, and John Pawson, and interior designers like Christophe Delcourt, Liaigre, and the Yodezeen duo, Meryl and Simon aim for a perfect control of their projects, which they always want to be unique, and especially thought through withevery detail especially defined. Meryl,( co-founder) adds: « Our projects are elegant and sophisticated thanks to refined finishes and rarely seen assemblies. The complexity of our proposals isn’ t immediately obvious, but linked together, they create a refined and timeless atmosphere. We work with a palette of natural materials and colors which we enhance with a bold touch that runs as a consistent thread throughout the entire project.”
MERSI’ s goal is to imagine spaces, but also to bring them to life. Creators and makers, Meryl and Simon, supported by a network of skilled craftsmen, design projects from A to Z: from the first sketch to the turnkey delivery.
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