FOLLOWING THE TIDE
Coffee-table Collection
This collection is inspired by the lagoons and cenotes in the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico: the movement of the tide and the change in topography reveal different materials shaping the intersection of earth and water. "Following the Tide" is an explosion erupted from the circular nucleus, dispersed into crushed Forest Green marble and aggregates of recuperated brass. It is composed in a pigmented resin on an oxidized bronze base.
Dimensions | W 193 cm, L 145 cm, H 40 cm
Materials | Forest Green Marble, Resin, Recuperated Brass Powder
Date of Completion | September 2019
Production | The Piecemakers @thepiecemakers_beirut and Marm Group @marmgroup
Photos | T Sakhi
SCENT OF MY ROOTS
ADAR Restaurant Épicerie
Expressing culture through architectural elements, ADAR is a Mediterranean épicerie and restaurant entirely custom-designed in the 49th house of the historical Passage des Panoramas of Paris’ 2nd arrondissement. Demonstrating ways of awakening all five senses, the restaurant reminds one of the unique sensory experience inherent to the Levantine culture.
It is designed to mimic the raw colors of the landscape in hues of brown, orange, and off-white, with a central, corrugated mesh chandelier collecting dried spices, vegetables, and flowers to evoke the traditional souk. Optimizing the natural filtered light of the Passage’s glass roof, rich layers of textures and warm palettes integrates walnut and oak wood, oxidized brass, patina walls, verde olive granite, hand-made ceramic plates and inox.
Stained mirrors reflect the dynamic movement of customers, while the chefs prepare fresh Levantine cuisine in a striking terracotta open-kitchen, framing the act of cooking as a performance.
Client | Adar
Location | 49 Passage des Panoramas, 75002 Paris, France
Area | 40 sqm
Date of Completion | June 2019
Team | Tara Sakhi, Tessa Sakhi, Elie Harb
Contractor | Atelier Sauvage
Photos | Romain Bassenne