Cali Uptown
With a sophisticated nod to the iconic Palm Springs modernist design movement and the lifestyle it represents, Cali Uptown, located in the 10th arrondissement in Paris, conjures the sunny disposition of a weekend getaway to the desert environs of Southern California. For their second Cali location, sisters Capucine Frerejean and Juliette Fossorier wanted a vibrant restaurant design with a strong connection to the outdoors that uplifts diners via good vibes and healthy comfort food.
PROJECT SUMMARYLOCATIONParis, France
YEAR2021
CLIENTCapucine Frerejean & Juliette Fossorier
SIZE2,407 sq. ft.
The entry is flanked by columns of peacock blue, sending out a cheerful welcome to the Paris neighborhood.
photography by @gaelleleboulicautpics
The horseshoe-shaped bar forms the energetic core of the space and is defined by an internally lit soffit that emits a warm glow through translucent acrylic. Fixed bar stools that harken back to roadside diners are set against a sage colored linoleum bar face.
Patterns inspired by mid-century desert architecture can be seen throughout the space in the form of concrete breeze block screens as well as pale, sand colored brickwork that mirrors the exterior of the building.
Tables sourced from American restaurant supply stores featuring laminate tops and chrome banding and booths upholstered in ivy green vinyl inspired by vintage car colors contribute to an air of authenticity.