It’s an allusion to the changing form of the phantom, whose white veil glides surreptitiously in space. This vessel, which has been slipped under the cupola, is a cloud formation floating between the existing elements of the room without touching them. Narrow columns extend upwards towards the molded plaster hull, which curves to form the edges of the handrail. The mezzanine was therefore created as a continuous surface. Providing enough floor space to seat 90 people was another requirement for this limited space. The façade, therefore, allows for clear views and a minimum impact. The glass is therefore held in place as if « by magic ». This steel strip is fixed to the upper cornices of the columns 6 meters above the ground with stainless steel connecting rods.
With no visible structure, the glass is held in place by a single strip of bent steel running along the arched curve of the ceiling. The facade of the restaurant is a veil of undulating glass, sliding between each pillar. Behind the columns of the east facade of the Opera Garnier, the restaurant is located in a place where, when the building first opened, horse-drawn carriages would drop off ticket holders, arriving for a performance.Ĭreating a new space in the Opera Garnier meant following strict guidelines concerning the historical character of the monument: in order to ensure the possibility of completely removing the project without damage to the existing structure, they were not allowed to touch any of the walls, the pillars, or the ceiling.
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