There is a potential in every space. It is waiting to be discovered or rediscovered. Understanding a room or a building and to maximise its advantages, to restore the functionality and beauty which sometimes gets lost over the years, and to tailor the design to the needs of those who live or work in these walls - is a truly joyful process for us. It is the raison d’être of the interior designer and the way we have approached our projects in luxury hotels, country estates, city apartments, offices, and retail venues.

The Manoir is a 17th century winemaker’s house with extensive cellars and outbuildings in the famous village of Meursault in Burgundy. Our client purchased a substantial quantity of vineyards in the Pommard, Meursault region and destined the characterful building to become Le Manoir des Grands Bourgogne flagship wine shop and tasting destination with headquarter offices. The building has a rich historic fabric but over the 20th century had undergone extensions of little aesthetic value. The task was to create a high-end experience consisting of a retail and tasting space, guest meeting rooms, employee and production team offices. We also designed additional attractive areas such as the roof terrace with vineyard views, a vaulted tasting room in the cellars and an upper floor guest apartment.

Collaborating with local architects and specialist contractors, we were able to peel back the interior to an original layer of stone wall and period timber structure which gives the rooms a great sense of personality. This created the backdrop for contemporary furnishings of timeless materials reminiscent of the region and its winemaking past, such as carved stone, natural oak, reed, brass. The result is a destination offering a fresh frame for a luxury product and international visitors, all the while carrying the charm of the ancient French province.