Affiner
Grand Château
Located in Loire Valley, France
Client Profile
The client is HSH Victoria Romanov. She has bought this Château in Loire Valley, France. This valley is historically known for its red and white wine. Mrs. Romanov specifically wants to focus on the renovation of the first floor to create a space that can be a fine dining restaurant.
Concept Statement
The concept for the restaurant is a vineyard. A vineyard is a place filled with history. The roots that have been growing for years create a new grape every season. With the new season comes a new taste, this new taste has been turned into the new look of the of the Affiner. Affiner is filled with the rich history that comes with the vineyard. A vineyard has multiple rows of perfectly straight vines that produce a uniform look. Using straight lines to create depth and dimension in the restaurant so that it mimics the uniformity a vineyard has. Using the natural dark green from the vines to create a warm environment that contrasts from gold finishes. The lighting fixtures are polished gold to create a shimmer that white wine grapes have when the sun hits them. To balance the polished gold and dark green the use of black and white are placed the interior.
Inspiration
Plans
Floor Plan, Reflected Ceiling Plan, and Elevations
Furniture Plan
The only arrow on the page is pointing to the main entrance, where all guests will come through. Upon entering the restaurant the guest will see the hostess-stand to the left of them.
Reflected Ceiling Plan
To accomplish a unique experience in the different seating sections the ceiling heights and shapes differ. The base of the ceiling height starts at 14’ - 0” then rises up to 15’ - 0”. The two long rectangle shapes are barrel vaults with cove lighting to show the shape of it.
Elevations
New Menu
Customized Wine Bottles
The wine bottles and labels were created to enhance the experience of the customer at Affiner. As well as giving the customer a gift after an incredible dining experience
Perspectives
Walk through of Affiner