michael malapert adorns ‘chouchou’ hotel in paris with french pop culture elements
with the premises including a french guinguette bar, an open concert stage, and private whirlpools, the hotel embodies 'a new mecca for bon vivants'.
prefer designboom on googlemichael malapert has completed the design for the ‘chouchou’ four-star hotel located in paris, france. with its premises including a food court, a french bar-guinguette, an open concert stage, and private whirlpools, the hotel embodies a multifunctional, polymorphic environment designed contemporary to generate the ultimate french pop culture experience.
entrance and facade
all images by nicolas anetson
‘chouchou is much more than a four-star hotel, it’s a new mecca for bon vivants’ malapert says. the building includes 63 bedrooms, a guinguette bar and a market that offers fresh produce from the seas ( la mer à boire) and dry land (la grande bouffe). in addition, a stage for live performances adds zest to the place with its artistic programme. a backstage area with three rooms that can be privatized is available for events of all sizes, with a customizable layout that can host up to forty people seated. lastly, in the basement, chouchou offers three private pools for its guests.
living space in the middle of the hotel
michael malapert has designed all private rooms and common areas to showcase french craftsmanship and delicate simplicity. the 63 bedrooms are divided into several categories with features: balcony, baths, large shower, breathtaking views of the opera, etc. they all feature beautiful parquet floors, artistic winks, great bedding, beautiful cornices.
guinguette bar
the open social spaces of the hotel, such as the guinguette bar, are formed to encourage interaction within an informal environment adorned with contemporary, pop culture elements. with the central stage adjacent to the bar, visitors can enjoy the performances while enjoying a meal or a cocktail. overall, the ‘chouchou’ is a unifying and polymorphic plural place, which is lived from morning till night, a place in full swing.
food market sea products
food market countryside products
the bar
meeting rooms
bathroom
project info:
name: chouchou hotel
architect: michael malapert
location: paris, france
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