This intimate space in Paris is dedicated to a balanced fusion of Japanese and French gastronomy was designed by Ralston & Bau. “Sous les Cerisiers” (under the cherry trees) is your invitation to taste the delicious cooking of Sakura.

Both cultures have influenced the interior concept. A deep theatrical influence on the surroundings, typical in Japan and France, can be seen through the layers of scenography, costumes and shadows cast throughout the interior. A contrast of dark and light divides the room into two parts: the bright space with the bar as a center point is used for cooking courses during daytime, and the dark part, following a perspective angle, where the guests are placed to enjoy a gastronomic menu at night. Moveable and translucent walls separate the seating areas for privacy.

The official launch of the restaurant took place the 22 of September 2009.
To see details of the restaurant furniture click here, for the Sous les Cerisiers identity click here.

www.souslescerisiers.com

Name: Sous les Cerisiers, 10, rue Stanislas, Paris 6e
Mission: Japanese-french Restaurant
Client: Sakura Franck
Period: 2008-2009

Delivery: concept, interior design and development, material selection, furniture design, identity.

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Norway’s leading stair producer, Hagen, choose Ralston & Bau to transform an old tramway garage in Skøyen, Oslo  and make it into it’s flagship showroom.  The 1000 m2 space was inaugurated by Fabian Stang, the mayor of Oslo on the 27th of August 2009.

The concept is inspired by the works of the artist M. C. Escher, who used stairs as a major subject in his art. When you enter the showroom you arrive at the entrance of the Stair Garden – before your eyes different stairs are leading up to a second floor. Individually styled rooms give each stair a fitting surrounding, for example a Japanese inspired interior with a dark laqued stair and a happy family’s home entrance, where the stair becomes a playground.

Meeting spaces are included among the stairs. The whole Stair garden is an invitation to discover the product in an exquisite and human environment.

Name: Studio Hagen, Drammensveien 130, Oslo
Mission: 1000 m2 flagship showroom
Client: Hagen AS (Stryntrappa and Escalia)
Period: 2008-2009
Delivery: concept, interior architecture and design, facade design

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The concept development and design of this former East Finmark caravan park has transformed it into an internationally acclaimed luxury resort and the first Norwegian member of Design Hotels TM. The Other Side is inspired by the local Samé culture, the sport of dog mushing and the ornamental richness of nearby Russia.

The world of the owners was of great inspiration to the concept of The Other Side.
They are both experienced adventurers and dog mushers.

Twelve Element Houses are positioned in groups of three, providing private housing. Each are designed following the basic elements of the Samé culture; wind, fire and water. Outside the houses, the visitors confront nature; experience the magic of the midnight sun in summer, the Northern lights and the extreme cold of winter.

Neiden is situated only a few kilometers from the Russian border. Just next to the plateau there is an unique orthodox chapel. The project is under development.

www.theotherside.no

Name: The Other Side
Mission: Design Hotel
Client: Merethe Mikkola and Bjørnar Bjørkhaug
Period: 2005-ongoing
Delivery: strategy, concept development, interior architecture design,
interior design and development, brand identity and profiling, illustration

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Ralston & Bau designed Transplant, a new Norwegian innovation and design center in Dale i Sunnfjord, which opened in August 2007. The building itself was developed by the former Renzo Piano architect Attila Eris who also designed the Paul Klee center in Bern, Switzerland.

The building
Ralston & Bau designed and developed the concept of Transplant, the interior of the building, the facade and the visual identity.

Paper wall
Ralston & Bau worked together with Duralmond, a Spanish based company, on the design and development of the facade of Transplant. It is inspired by stacks of paper and was designed exclusively by Ralston & Bau and for Transplant in 2006.

Think & Share
Transplant is a platform where design, art, music and new materials work in unison. This is a space for freedom of thought, experimentation and adventures involving all human senses in an unique surrounding. Ralston & Bau incorporated three wings into the design of the building, each around 200m2, to represent each aspect of their dream idea factory: one wing is to think, another one to experiment and share, and a final wing to shape.

Name: Transplant
Mission: Design Competence Centre
Period: 2005-2007
Delivery: concept development, interior design, furniture design, facade design, visual identity

photos: © 2009 Vegard Fimland