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Bespoke furniture completed the interior of the intimate “Sous les Cerisiers” restaurant in Paris. The monumental bar, in the middle of the room, provides generous space for the Sakura cooking courses. Layers in bright and dark colors building the top in which a sink and a stove are integrated. The used material, a mix of granulated recycled plastic mixed with a polyester based plastic, has lovely natural details in itself and is 100% recyclable.
The tabletops of the dining area are made of the same material – in creamy tones for the bright area, in grey and brown for the dark. Small pieces, on top added, build a mini stage for japanese sauces and delicacies.

To see the whole interior of the restaurant click here, for the Sous les Cerisiers identity click here.

www.souslescerisiers.com

Name: Sous les Cerisiers
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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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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© designed by Ralston & Bau / all right reserved

“Sur un Arbre Perché”, the parisian restaurant Ralston & Bau designed in 2003 has been selected and published as one of the most unique restaurants in the world in the international book published “Extreme Restaurants” by Tectum Editions.

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“SWING SEAT RESTAURANT
Poetry in motion, France:
The name of this restaurant refers to the title of a famous fable by Jean de la Fontaine, about a fox that using flattery succeeds in tricking a piece of cheese from a raven who sits high in a tree. There is also something mythical about dining at Sur Un Arbre Perché. The inspired interior of this Parisian restaurant is dominated by a stylized white tree, with branches that fan out over the ceiling. Here you can either eat in one of the swing seats that are fixed to the ceiling with cables, or hidden in one of the comfortable wooden ‘nests’ that are fixed at various heights or deep in one of the cushion filled chairs. The lighting fixtures are made of wire that is shaped to look like birds nests. The service is young and efficient and the kitchen is fresh and inventive.” Extreme Restaurant, Tectum.

You could buy it on Tectum webstore. We invite you to look at the PDF preview clicking here.

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The Sur Un Arbre Perché restaurant was designed by Ralston & Bau in 2003 with inspiration for the project coming from a French fable.  After six succesful years in Paris, the restaurant will now be introduced to a whole new part of the world through the publication of a new book showcasing the best of French restaurant design.  “New French Restaurant Design” will be published and commercially available throughout China from May 2009 and then from September 2009 in France.  Bon profit.

© 2009 ICI Consultants

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Sur un Arbre Perché is a restaurant in Paris. The concept is based on a fable by Jean de la Fontaine,
“The Crow and the Fox” and proposes a space based on childrens dreams and contemporary comfort.

Just next to the heavy traffic of a Parisian boulevard, the restaurant presents a breath of fresh air with Nordic inspirations. Wood from a 200-year old barn has been utilized to create intimate spaces on different levels.  The white tree is placed centrally in the restaurant, spreading its leaves throughout the whole space. On the entry level it is covering the ceiling, on the first floor it is painted on the floor.
From the tree, four rocking chairs are hanging to receive guests for a relaxing meal for two. These seats are always reserved. The restaurant has several levels that create secluded intimate spaces. Sails diffuse and make the lighting more indirect. The Nest chair and table for 2 or 4 person was especially designed for this restaurant and are made out of rought iron and polyethylene.

Sur un Arbre Perché is a restaurant which offers different pleasures.
The restaurant includes a Tea and Shiatsu salon.

www.surunarbreperche.com

Name: Sur un Arbre Perché
Mission: French Restaurant
Client:
Period: 2002-2005, 2007
Delivery: concept development, interior architecture, profiling, web design, furniture design
See also: Nest Chair

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Sur un Arbre Perché has been selected as “One of the most unique Restaurants in the word” in their selection “Extreme Restaurants” in 2009. Read more here …

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Nest chair was specially designed for the “Sur un Arbre Perché” restaurant in Paris. The chair, as well as the restaurant, is inspired by Jean de la Fontaines fable “The Crow and the Fox”.

The chair is produced in wrought iron and the pillow in natural latex.

www.surunarbreperche.com

Name: Nest Chair
Mission: Furniture for Sur un Arbre Perché
Client:
Period: 2002-2005
Delivery: furniture design and development
See also: Sur un Arbre Perché

name: Untitled
type of work: Food Design Performance

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Marc Bretillot designed during the finissage of Disappearance an exiting feast table. His food tricked our minds and eyes with its colors and tastes. The performance made a interesting point on the whole Cycle of Mutation. You can see more pictures of his work on the finissage section.