Ivy Studio designs “bold and glamorous” Montreal restaurant

The interiors of classic limousines knowledgeable this Montreal bar and restaurant, through which domestically based mostly Ivy Studio has mixed purple velvet and darkish wooden panelling.

Limousine opened within the Saint-Lambert suburb south of the Canadian metropolis to cater to an inflow of youthful residents, offering “a daring and glamorous newcomer to the native eating scene” in line with Ivy Studio.

Positioned on bustling Victoria Avenue, the unusually formed footprint of a former cafe challenged the designers to create a workable structure whereas making certain the restaurant feels atmospheric.

“The design attracts inspiration from the refined interiors of classic luxurious limousines – evoking richness, consolation and timeless sophistication,” stated the studio.

A central bar that follows the diamond geometry of the nook constructing’s plan produces a circulatory route across the perimeter.

Overhead, a lightbox bathes the bar space in a heat glow that highlights the inexperienced marble countertop and purple velvet bar stools.

“Saturated in a deep amber hue, the glowing construction bathes the room in a cinematic heat, radiating from the center of the area and performing as a beacon seen from the road,” Ivy Studio stated.

Velvet curtains additionally create a “theatrical” entrance from the smoked-glass vestibule that types a buffer with the road.

Banquettes with tubular tan leather-based backs are tucked underneath the wraparound home windows and accompanied by upcycled classic chairs, which have been refinished in a darkish chocolate stain and reupholstered with mint inexperienced velvet.

Customized two-top tables characteristic shiny black tops and chrome particulars, and a single group desk tucked right into a nook reintroduces the inexperienced marble.

The ground is roofed in black sq. mosaic tiles, whereas the ceiling has a golden-bronze hue that displays the sunshine.

Darkish-stained wooden panels with golden mirror inserts and cream particulars entrance the bar, and reappear across the service station.

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This space for storing glassware and different instruments additionally incorporates the placing inexperienced marble and results in the kitchen space on the again.

A wide range of pendants, sconces and desk lamps create a layered lighting impact, and artworks and memorabilia hyperlink again to the limousine idea.

Shiny cream-and-black checkered tiles line the loos, the place classic household pictures add private touches to the ambiance.

“Limousine provides extra than simply advantageous eating – it’s a temper, a reminiscence and a marked shift for the town of Saint-Lambert,” stated the studio.

Ivy Studio has accomplished quite a lot of hospitality venues in its dwelling metropolis, from an indoor golf membership adorned in putting-green hues to a Center Japanese restaurant outfitted with dramatic marble.

Different current tasks by the studio embrace the conversion of a historic financial institution constructing into places of work for an advert company and the transformation of a former print store into inventive areas.

The pictures is by Alex Lesage.

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Design and structure: Ivy StudioConstruction: Promel