W
hen they hand out the Oscars for opened in December. The Brighton based designers,
restaurant design expect a landslide for DesignLSM, who had previously designed Galvin
Galvin La Chapelle. It’s that good. The Bistrot de Luxe with the brothers were delighted
interiors have everything: drama, scale, romance, to be nominated to undertake the prestigious
history and immense Hollywood style. For best project. Here, DesignLSM talk us through the design
special effects, the accolade must go to Into challenges they faced to help create this instant
Lighting. For set design; DesignLSM and for best classic.
director and producer, the Galvin brothers, Chris and This phenomenal Gastro dome comprises of
Jeff, no contest. Galvin La Chapelle, a fine dining restaurant, housed
It would be wrong to underestimate the in the beautiful vaulted 19th century Grade ll listed
importance of this restaurant. In years to come it St Botolph’s Hall; Café de Luxe, a contemporary all
may well be looked upon as a landmark, heralding day café with outdoor seating leading on to Bishops
the return of glitz and style on a grand scale, but Square, and an interconnecting aperitivo bar, serving
outside of the West End. Surely, once this restaurant light dishes.
proves that London diners are willing to dress up On approaching the site the grandeur of
and journey to less obvious locations in London for the building is eminent. The exterior has been
their entertainment, others will follow. beautifully restored and subtly but dramatically lit
After two years of planning and preparation to accentuate the theatrical experience. La Chapelle
the Galvin brothers’ Chris and Jeff Galvin’s latest is situated in the stunning main Hall. This unique
venture Galvin La Chapelle and Café de Luxe space features cathedral proportioned granite
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