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Francois Frankie

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JURY VOTES
Restaurant
6.62
6.03
5.98
5.11
5.94
Laura Guido-Clark
Laura Guido-Clark Founder at Love Good Color
Warm and inviting, it provides a he...
8.04
7.98
8.09
5
7.28
Matthew Senkowycz
Matthew Senkowycz Cofounder at Loom Atelier
Some very beautiful moments where y...
7
8
8
5
7
Maria Felicitas Navia
Maria Felicitas Navia Founder at OHIO Estudio
It has a very homely feel with a lo...
6
7
7
5.01
6.25
Nataša Stanaćev
Nataša Stanaćev Founding Partner at Stanaćev Granados
I appreciated the color palette and...
7
8
7
5
6.75
Hui Xie
Hui Xie Design Director at ACE Design
6
7
6
6
6.25
Shaikha Al-Sulaiti
Shaikha Al-Sulaiti Founder at Shaikha Al Sulaiti
6.5
7
8
5
6.63
Xinglin Lee
Xinglin Lee Founder and Creative Director at c.dd
6
7
6
6
6.25
Amalia Ramírez
Amalia Ramírez Founder and Design Director at ar_ea
6
7
6
6
6.25
Matyas Simonyi
Matyas Simonyi Creative Director at Tom Postma Design
6.09
7.13
7.13
5
6.34
Alda Ly
Alda Ly Founder and Principal at ALA Studio
8
7.5
8
5.5
7.25
Simon Hamilton
Simon Hamilton Founder at Simon Hamilton Creative
6.92
7.7
7.82
7.59
7.51
Roman Vrtiška
Roman Vrtiška Cofounder at Vrtiška & Žák
5
6
5
5
5.25
Lyanne Oosterhof
Lyanne Oosterhof Senior Interior Architect at Mecanoo
5
6
6
5
5.5
Shuhei Aoyama
Shuhei Aoyama Founder and Director at B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio
7.5
7.8
7.5
6.4
7.3
Angela Lindahl
Angela Lindahl Cofounder at Yatofo Creatives
Love the use of colors, materials a...
7.5
7.5
8.5
6.5
7.5
Client
Well Done Hospitality
Floor area
6159 ㎡
Completion
2019

We were approached with a unique request to develop a rotating carousel bar and restaurant space inspired by the concept in the Hotel Monteleone New Orleans. Beyond being tasked with the engineering and fabrication of the rotating bar, we were challenged to implement a fresh perspective on the traditional notion of carousels in the design. Throughout the process, ‘Frankie’ evolved into a character who lives a colorful life that transcends fictitious and present realities, which allowed the concept to naturally unfold and transmit a carefree and regal spirit within the interior. Located in the loop amongst the iconic theatres and city bustle, the space sits shining brilliantly and spins unassumingly in a new modern construction building. The space is transportive, taking guests to an environment reminiscent of a European plaza or courtyard with a classic carousel as the prominent eye’s gaze. The historic origin and nostalgic nature of carousels were the catalysts in the storytelling of the concept. The space feels familiar and playful in its restrained grandeur with nods to French brasseries in its detailing, and the menu is filled with American classics which are influenced with French preparation and techniques.