Lafayette Anticipations X Café Mater
Lafayette Anticipations X Café Mater
ūti architectes + Hugo Haas Studio
ARCHITECTS
Hugo Haas Studio, Ūti Architectes
CO ARCHITECT
Hugo Haas Studio
MANUFACTURERS
Frama
LEAD ARCHITECT
Gabriel Vuillemin
DESIGN TEAM
Ūti Architectes
PHOTOGRAPHS
Camille Lemonnier - Studio Claap
AREA
290 M²
YEAR
2022
LOCATION
Paris, France
CATEGORY
Cultural Architecture, Museums & Exhibit, Coffee Shop Interiors
Text description provided by architect.
We reimagined the ground floor of an art foundation to welcome a café, a bookstore, and a new entrance that gently redirects the flow of visitors toward the upper levels. At the heart of the project lies the forum - a space for gathering, conversation, and temporary exhibitions.
Our intention was to remain subtle and efficient, weaving the different functions together through generous galvanized steel bookshelves that echo the language of Rem Koolhaas's architecture.
Hints of the Parisian bistro, used with restraint, bring a touch of warmth to the café, inviting moments of pause and conviviality.
Throughout, we sought a delicate balance between the scale of the space and the quiet intimacy certain uses call for.
