GamFratesi restores la maison du danemark with brasserie + fine dining hub in paris

danish design studio GamFratesi completes the renovation of two restaurants in ‘la maison du danemark’, on the champs-élysées of paris. flora danica is a high end brasserie on the ground floor while copenhague houses a fine dining experience on the first level. in each space, contemporary items coexist naturally with classical mid-century danish design features.

entrance area of flora danica brasserie on street level

flora danica is a contemporary danish brasserie with the sophistication of french influences. the atmosphere is characterized by green hues used for fabrics and natural stone. the color palette is complemented by tones of gray, furniture with black and brass details, as well as a herringbone marble floor combining carrara and green. the other half of the restaurant has softer and more intimate qualities, with floor carpets and velvet sofas. in addition, GamFratesi embeds the traditional flora danica drawings within a geometric frame structure on the walls, revealing the drawings as a large botanical display.

bar area- the atmosphere is characterized by green hues used for fabrics and natural stone

on the other hand, the copenhague restaurant is characterized by an intense atmosphere. a combination of dark blue leather and kvadrat textiles with deep blue curtains and tablecloths is selected to welcome the visitors in an intimate setting. even more, the presence of the white color will bring attention to the culinary experience in a sharp contrast between refined danish cuisine and the striking context. white porcelain plates are created as a special edition in collaboration with royal copenhagen and GamFratesi.

natural daylight and classical danish features in tones of grey and green

overlooking the courtyard area

flora danica drawings fill up the walls of the brasserie

courtyard view

entrance copenhague restaurant on the first floor

main room – dark blue hues create an intense atmosphere

the white color creates a striking contrast between the fine dining experience and deep colored setting

porcelain plates crafted in collaboration with royal copenhagen and GamFratesi

sofas area 

large round table, vintage wall shelving and danish mid-century decorative objects

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom