bay window and porthole portray maritime scenes and sea creatures.


Project L’Île


Mystérieuse


La Malbaie, Canada


Inside, visitors are immersed in a 19th-century cigar lounge atmosphere, where Jules Verne first editions, works of art, and ship models are displayed. Rattan furniture, coffered walls, and cabinetry details reminiscent of old china cabinets further evoke the essence of the period. Te journey continues around a large circular bar and staircase, in bronze mesh and illuminated with fixtures propelling a beam of light. Te resulting imagery is reminiscent of a submarine descending into the deep. On the ceiling, glittering points of light recreate the constellation of Aquarius, Jules Verne’s astrological sign. Perforated metal mesh recurs as a dividing wall between the public area and the dining room benches, adjacent to a bronze arch that marks a bold entrance to the restaurant area.


This page Above all, L’Île Mystérieuse is the story of a collector’s passion. However, it is also a tribute to the co-owner’s grandfather, father and brothers, who all served as ship captains on the St. Lawrence River


At the bottom of the circular staircase, the bathrooms are bathed in the blackness of deep water. Custom- designed for this project, the wallpaper features skulls, gloomy-looking fish, eels, and golden coral against a murky background. Under a large mirrored dome at the washbasin, visitors have the impression of being observed under a magnifying glass or through a telescope. fordesignplanning.com


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