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'restaurant 1a' by betillon / dorval-bory, paris, france
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french practice betillon / dorval-bory have recently completed 'restaurant 1a', an establishment in paris, france which references
the atmosphere of manhattan. introducing an industrial aesthetic with a mix of raw and elegant elements, the decor neutralizes
the predominantly concrete shell. crisp white volumes appear to float within the space, forming the bar and stairs to an elevated
mezzanine floor. dining areas and seating offer guests a lofty vantage point through the perimeter windows towards a strip of tennis courts,
unobstructed by the glass railings.

tucked away from view, the walls of intimate alcoves are lined with lustrous gold mylar. referred to as 'nuggets', these spaces to inject
warmth into the interior which has been finished with a palette of cooler tones. unifying the upper and lower levels, approximately 1,800
mirrored pyramids surface the highest ceiling plane. light bulbs inserted within the grid diffuse light across the reflective surface.



stair to the mezzanine is formed from a solid white volume



mezzanine seating



view from the mezzanine



1800 mirror pyramids form the ceiling plane



light is reflected and diffused through the mirrored surface



(left) alcove seating
(right) accent wall surfaced with gold mylar




(left) ground level bar
(right) seating near the bar




gold mylar wall injects warmth into the concrete space



entry



exploded axonometric


project info:


architects: betillon / dorval-bory
project name: restaurant 1a – first avenue
project type: restaurant
client: first avenue – antoine roche
location: paris, 17e arrondissement
team: betillon / dorval-bory
floor area: 220 m²
status: completed
completion: october 2011

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