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Spritz

By : NEUF architect(e)s

GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 15th edition

Discipline : Interior Design

Categories : Accommodation, Restaurant & Bar / Bar, Lounge & Nightclub : Silver Certification

Categories : Accommodation, Restaurant & Bar / Restaurant > 1,600 sq.ft. (> 500 sq. m.) : Gold Certification

The Spritz opens its doors on the Agora, a new urban square located in the heart of the Plateau in Gatineau. It complements the recently completed homes, shops, and services that together offer residents a lively atmosphere. An example of this rich and varied streetscape is the nearby Donalda-Charron Library, also created by our team.


The client, involved in the previous phases of the urban design, wanted to design a unique place for the region that was inspired by renowned haute cuisine establishments. The challenge for the architects was to find a balance between these visionary ideas and the integration of the new complex into the local community. The proposed design combines generous spaces, state-of-the-art equipment, and quality materials within a simple volume clad in metal panels and proportioned with geometric lines that echo the neighboring buildings. A double height space, a heated roof terrace, a cellar containing thousands of bottles, wood-fired oven, and a long and narrow bar are among the characteristic elements of the project.


There is a contrast between the ground floor's gourmet restaurant and the upper floor's cocktail bar. The first offers a contemporary, open, and bright setting, while the second presents a cozy and eclectic atmosphere with hardwood floors, molded coffered ceilings, gilding, and velvet banquettes. The two are connected by a double height space that contains the central staircase and a bar decorated with plants. The implementation of a sunken terrace at the level of the urban square makes it possible to extend the public space and strengthen the links between the building and its surrounding environment.


The project in images

Photo credit : Justin Van Leeuwen

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