The interior Molitor’s interior architecture is conceived as a journey through time, from its birth in the thirties to the project of today. Its initial Art Deco character, its “Street Art” period and the current architectural modernity that transcends the place are the major stages of this journey.
Between its creation and its rebirth today, Molitor was marked by a period of closure of twenty years. It was when this already mythical site became a world-famous “Street Art spot”.
We could also mention the fashion shows of the post-In any case, for much of the 20th century, the Molitor swimming pool remained a landmark of Parisian life.
Depending on the project space (lobby, gourmet restaurant, rooms, spa and sports facilities and private rooms), an artistic expression emerges, always in a balanced dialogue with other references. This polymorphous from this polymorphous character is born an original and specific identity.
From a In chronological order, the “thirties” heritage spaces to be preserved were the starting point for the decoration. The color of architecture architecture, the preservation of a historic ceiling in restaurant restaurant area, as well as the renovation of the entrance of the fitness center.
In all cases, these elements have been undergone renovation identical but the new spaces created have to mimic these historic elements, which have no functional or structural legitimacy.
If the project is conceived as a walk through time, it is also a walk through a place rich in of spaces The pools, walkways, spa, gyms, private rooms and gourmet restaurant are often atypical spaces that make Molitor unique.
On a corner of the summer (outdoor pool), the lobby opens in a triangle towards the heart of the project. In the of axis, the famous Rolls Royce tagged by John Wayne echoes the building’s Street Art period. Like the ceiling, which is deliberately left exposed, this iconic car is a natural extension of the building. urbanity of the project anchored in the city.
The “in progress”, street art and urban character contrasts with more precious elements: the desks evoke small pill boxes from the thirties, curtains structure the the space and bring a sense of fragility to a more urban environment, while mirrored partial false ceilings play with the technical elements while multiplying John Wayne’s Rolls Royce.
In a further contrast of preciousness, the back office and luggage area are set off like precious objects with a mirror-polished stainless steel finish. In the lounge areas, made-to-measure carpets introduce the exterior chromatic range. ochre yellow.
The furniture is a mix of contemporary pieces and vintage items sourced specifically for the project.
The restaurant, with its authentically restored 1930s ceiling ceiling is conceived as a space in reconversion: a historic place becoming a gallery gallery, an ephemeral restaurant featuring large-format photographs by Thomas Jorion: close-ups of tags photographed before the demolition.
The zoomed-in tag becomes a contemporary, abstract painting, in the same graphic approach, dialoguing with the historic stained-glass windows by master stained-glass artists Damon and Turlan.
A wide range of furnishings organized in an informal manner spirit nomadic spirit.
Circulations continue the journey history of Molitor through through iconographic research: numerous black-and-white photos illustrate major events and the atmosphere of the pool.
On the third floor, the photos spread across the ceiling like a narrative fresco that can be seen from from outside through the transparency of the all-glass facade.
The world of the bedroom is deliberately deliberately in a very light range, only enhanced by a work of art evocative of Molitor.
The room is thus perceived as a contemporary haven of peace turned inward. interior of the project.
The angled bed expresses a nomadic, informal character that breaks away from the classic hotel room.
The space plays with transparency between bedroom and bathroom, with the opportunity to manage the space themselves. the space through a behind the headboard.
An armchair was specially designed for the project, its curved wooden structure evoking furniture from the 1940s, but also the work of lutherie, a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional craftsmanship.
The spa and fitness rooms are large spaces spread over two levels.
They combine a contemporary, uncluttered design with a contrasting set of “scenettes” that punctuate the discovery of the space. space.
These decorated and staged “scenettes” echo the aestheticism original aesthetic while characterizing the living spaces, they introduce a historical and highly personal counterpoint, particularly through the through the use of ranging from pieces of furniture antique from pieces of furniture to antique equipment, as well as genuine architectural (metal and glass screen) that are reintroduced into the furnishings.
All these of these elements combine to create a unique writing style, while remaining consistent with the overall transversal approach desired for the overall project as a whole.
Molitor’s privatizable meeting rooms are designed to break away from the traditional meeting venues found in hotels and office spaces.
The offer offer is the opportunity for a unique experience with the whole Molitor project as a whole (total immersion in a place, a quirky universe with a tagged finish or raw concrete, art exhibitions, etc.).…).
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