런던에 위치한 페네도온 카페바가 지향하는 공간은 과거의 시간;흔적 속에 현재의 생활을 투영한, 네오클래식 스페이스를 목적으로 한다. 이는 제임스 페네도온 경을 기리는 19세기 건축물로 부터 연장된 시간을 사용함으로써 가능케 한다. 재구성된 그의 시간들은 ' 유러피안 그랑드 투어'를 연장하는 일련들의 작업과 흔적들로 카페를 장식 및 디자인한다. 인테리어는 리니어한 공간을 따라 깊은 블루컬러의 벽면이 연속되며 공간을 따라 다크우드와 브론즈를 사용한 빈티지 가구가 현대적 요소가 가미된 가구들과 함께 나란히 배치된다. 여기에 벽면을 따라 벨벳으로 커스텀 제작된 긴 의자가 자리한다. 랑카스터 성과 워터루 브릿지가 내려다 보이는 네오클래식 카페바는 런던의 새로운 명물로 런던 메이져 문화협회, 서머셋하우스의 새로운 브랜드 카페로 사용될 예정이다.
reviewed by SJ,오사
Somerset House, one of London’s major cultural institutions, is now home to the brand new café and bar Pennethorne’s. Situated on the west face of the neoclassical building, looking out onto Lancaster Place and Waterloo Bridge, the new day-to-night venue has been named after Sir James Pennethorne — the highly-reputed architect of the 19th century who was responsible for Somerset House’s 'New Wing' (which now houses the café/bar) as well as other landmarks in London. As was the case with so many people of his era who travelled around Europe on what were then known as ‘European Grand Tours’, Sir James did the same to discover the architecture of countries such as France, Italy and Spain in the early 19th century. Clearly influenced by what he saw, this piece of history has also inspired the interior design as well as the menu at the new café.
SHH, the studio behind the venue’s branding and interior design, has done a great job in referencing the story of Sir James and the era he lived in but with a modern twist. Under the venue’s inky blue walls stand furniture in dark wood and bronze and a mix of new pieces and vintage finds, while a custom-made banquette in leather and navy blue velvet runs along the wall under the high windows that open out onto Lancaster Place. The elongated space is divided by a wall which has been covered with no less than 50 cameos of Sir James, each 25 cm high and an exact copy of the architect’s portrait. Visit Pennethorne’s Cafe Bar for freshly brewed coffee, beer, artisanal bakery items and eclectic small dining plates — ideally after a visit to one of Somerset House’s must-see exhibitions!
About the designers:
SHH
is an architects’ practice and interior design consultancy, formed in
1991 by its three principals: Chairman David Spence, Managing Director
Graham Harris and Creative Director Neil Hogan. With a highly
international workforce and portfolio, the company initially made its
name in ultra-high-end residential schemes, before extending its
expertise to include hospitality and workspace schemes. SHH
has won or been shortlisted for over 90 creative awards for its
projects across three continents and its work appears several times a
week in leading global design and lifestyle publications. In 2014 the
company was named Interior Design Practice of the Year Award at the 2014
FX International Interior Design Awards and Best Large Design Studio at
the London Design Awards 2014.
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