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12.13.2019
PHOTOGRAPHS:
COURTESY
OF
JÉRÔME
GALLAND
L
ocated in the chic London
neighborhood of Mayfair, Hélène
Darroze at e Connaught is a
culinary reference, not only in the U.K. but
also worldwide. is past October saw the
inauguration of a new space—along with
a new menu—to celebrate the restaurant's
10th anniversary. Designed by Paris-based
interior architect Pierre Yovanovitch, the
interiors reflect a balance between tradition
and modernity with a feminine touch to pay
tribute to the chef 's spirit. "e design of
the restaurant is, in many ways, a reflection
of Hélène's cuisine, with elegance and
exceptional, locally-sourced quality at the core
of the space," says Yovanovitch. "e interior
combines handworked woods, ceramics, blown
glass as well as contemporary craft techniques,
all custom-made from artisan makers located
throughout Europe." e existing dark wood
paneling was lightened while the plasterwork
was transformed with a warm pink gradient
color. Banquette seating is upholstered in
leather and velvet; custom tables are made of
oak and ceramic with a lacquered metal base,
and ceiling lights feature hand-blown glass and
wrought iron lacquered in blue. In addition
to the main dining space, Yovanovitch also
created a new Armagnac Room and chef 's
table food and wine-pairing area adorned
with terrazzo flooring, contemporary light
oak wood paneling, a fresco commissioned
to artist Rochegaussen and lamps by Matteo
Gonet. pierreyovanovitch.com
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In London, French interior architect Pierre Yovanovitch redesigns the interiors of
Michelin-starred restaurant Hélène Darroze at e Connaught.
FEAST for the EY ES
FRENCH INTERIOR
ARCHITECT PIERRE
YOVANOVITCH
DESIGNED THE NEW
SPACE OF HÉLÈNE
DARROZE AT THE
CONNAUGHT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH
THE RESTAURANT'S
10TH ANNIVERSARY.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
AND FEMININITY
WERE INTRODUCED
THROUGHOUT.
W R I T T E N B Y K A R I N E M O N I É
