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RC Beauty Center
By : Design Pascale Nakhlé
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 17th edition
Discipline : Interior Design
Categories : Other categories in interior design / Concept in interior design : Silver Certification
The project consists of creating a beauty center that brings together various treatments in a single location. The concept’s aim was to create a relaxation establishment dedicated to women, which is intended to be an exclusive destination, where you can go as much for hairdressing, manicure and pedicure services as for aesthetic treatments. The space has therefore been designed to instill a sense of comfort and well-being, in an environment that that exudes luxury and refinement.
The solution developed, to ensure coherence between the various services grouped together in the open area of the premises, was to position a central multi-purpose space. Delimited by a ceiling overhang, the area features a counter initially serving as a reception area at the front of the business, which then changes level to accommodate a nail bar and manicure area. The nail bar counter and low bench also serve as a waiting area between services, maximizing the number of treatments in a single visit. Their proximity to the service area, also gives customers the opportunity to enjoy a coffee or drink while waiting.
A series of light bulbs are attached to the overhang, creating a rhythmic effect, with a mirrored stretch ceiling at its center, evoking the idea of a backstage make-up mirror. Adjacent to the central block, the corridor of the aesthetic rooms is punctuated by a series of doors, also creating a visual repetition. Operated in the manner of a fashion show catwalk, there’s a mirror at its end that amplifies the corridor’s perspective.
The choice of materials and the conceptual orientation were guided by the aesthetic, which was intended to be elegant and refined. Textures and the use of curves in space were studied to infuse softness and lightness into the design. The use of wire mesh on the ceiling of the hairdressing section, moreover, is intended to imitate the movement and undulations of hair.
In line with the company’s brand image, the name Red Carpet selected by the client, was integrated into the overall color scheme, to ensure consistency with the concept. To get away from the clichés of the red carpet and the flamboyant red associated with it, the conceptual direction turned instead to the idea of a lipstick shade declined in different intensities. The shade of burgundy red, initially rich and deep at the back to create a perspective effect, then fades towards the entrance in a sober and implicit manner, with soft shades of subtle whites and powdery pinks.
The choice of materials and the conceptual orientation have been developed, with the aim of making this an exclusive place, as well as a destination for women looking for personalized services grouped together in the same place.
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Interior Designer : Design Pascale Nakhlé
