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“This extension of territory allows the
indispensable Head barman, William
Oliveri to have more space to exercise
his talents of making the most exquisite
cocktails and delicacies. ”
A few years back, Philippe Starck designed the public areas of the
esteemed five-star hotel Le Meurice, located on the Rue de Rivoli,
in Paris. In 2016, the fearless designer came back to conduct a
selective reinvention of the premises steeped in surrealism, as he
explains: “The objective of this new project is to explore – more
deeply and from many more angles – the surrealist world that is
the life, structure and soul of Le Meurice. If God is in the details,
the devil of surrealism is, too. Every shadow, every corner of this
place is bursting with the potential to surprise its inhabitants.
Le Meurice is a space for the mind, where everything is poetry,
allusion, reference, reflection and diffraction. Where the air thrums
like some mysterious, mesmerising, benevolent music. And, like
any mind, Le Meurice is unique.”
The acclaimed creator, designer and architect Philippe Starck has
a profound comprehension of contemporary changes which has
allowed him to develop consecutive iconic creations. His works
derives from his concern for the environment, his love for ideas as
well as his desire to defend the intelligence of usefulness.
Starck was also responsible for the emblematic design of Bar 228,
a cosy space adjacent to the Balí restaurant, renowned for its
sophisticated and welcoming British club style, with a nod to 18th
century France. Starck’s aim was always to amplify the guest’s
experience to the fullest and to achieve that, he renewed one of the
main features of the bar, the counter.
Guests will be marvelled by a series of stunning features, including
gleaming decanters in rare crystal, deep leather armchairs, dark
wood panelling, as well as the immense Lavalley frescoes created
in 1907 from depictions of garden parties at the Château de
Fontainebleau. These touches easily harmonise with the new
and larger counter’s contemporary air. This extension of territory
allows the indispensable Head barman, William Oliveri to have
more space to exercise his talents of making the most exquisite
cocktails and delicacies.
The ambience is enhanced by touches of the backlit Carrara marble
rimmed in copper-pink distressed brass, with a top of Corian®,
pink copper, and mirror-finish stainless steel.
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