In the post-epidemic era, our lives seem to be fast-forwarded. Given the uncertainty over the future, we are accustomed to fighting against time. Our lives have become more dynamic under this circumstance. As designers, we wonder if the city or life in this era can be cleaner, quieter, friendlier, and greener, which can bring a special comfort zone for everyone.
The word “La cour” is originally from French and means backyard in Chinese. The backyard is treated as an intimate place in our minds---a place to relax and relieve. We hope everyone can take a break in this backyard after an exhausting day.
According to the owner's request, the "backyard" has both functions of cafe and bar. Our design allows the space to be divided into two parts. The overall space in the cafe area adopts a warm color with low saturation to create a bright "corridor." which acts as the connection to the backyard.
The color of materials used in the backyard area is mainly a color like red brick, coordinating with granite booths, wooden bar counters, and wells, creating a scene like being in a backyard.
The bar counter acts as the backyard's patio, anticipating bringing more sunlight and nature into the yard. The partially hollowed-out top surface allows guests to see the sky directly in the atrium, which leads to the backyard.
The walls utilize the same technique, incorporating irregular openings, patterned glass, and adjustable color lights to create a view of the sunlight in the backyard filtering through the lush trees and sprinkles on the ground.
Project Information
Project Name: La Cour bar & Café
Design Firm: All Design Studio (https://www.alldesignstudio.net)
Social Media: alldesignstudio (Instagram)
Supervisor: LiQiong Mei
Completion Time: 2022
Area: 100 square meters
Project Location: 1nd Floor, No.462 Chang Le Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai
Design Director: Gnial Liang
Interior Designer： Jing Duan
Rendering: Visual Wang Studio
Photographer: Yuuuunstudio
Construction: J-DECOR CONTRACTING CO. LTD.
