Café Gyproc
Inspired by the traditional “café terrasse”, Café Gyproc is an ode to the simple Latin joy of life and the importance of bringing people together. “A café is a central place in a neighborhood, a place where you meet familiar faces or engage with new ones around simple food and good drinks.” Julien and Paul wanted to bring this atmosphere and sense of community into the busy alleys of the Biennale Interieur 2018.

The architecture of Café Gyproc is envisioned as an archetype of the communal place. The large regular window openings, the colorful sun-blinds, the center bar, and bistro chairs facing the streets will immediately tell the wanderer what this place is about.

Rationalized and reduced to the essential elements, the 130sqm café shows raw Gyproc plaster boards and rough spackle marks. Like a snapshot, the designers stopped the construction, revealing the impermanent beauty of a space in the making.

Multicolor sun-blinds made from Kvadrat textiles dress the sober façade. The visitors will be served “pistolets”, a savory traditional Belgian round bread stuffed with various fillings. Seated at the terrace on bistro furniture from Swedish brand Massproductions and under a smooth glow of iconic lights manufactured by Flos.

About the designers:

Julien Renault
With a fascination for Industrial standards, Julien Renault is inspired by the beauty found in everyday objects and the traces of manufacturing processes. Based in Brussels, Julien Renault develops furniture and objects for brands such as Hem, Van Den Weghe, ABV and Kewlox… Additionally, the studio engages in works of art direction and photography for various design brands. Recently Julien has helped to bring back into the design scene the Ionic Belgian storage brand Kewlox. Julien was trained as an industrial designer in ESAD Design & Art School. He worked at studio Bouroullec in Paris and graduated in Product Design at ECAL in Lausanne. He soon after moved to Brussels to set up his studio.

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www.julienranultobjects.com
[email protected]
Instagram: @julienrenaultobjects

Atelier Paul Vaugoyeau

Atelier Paul Vaugoyeau is a Stockholm based design practice led by French designer Paul Vaugoyeau. The studio covers a broad range of design services including creative direction, commercial and residential interiors, furniture and product design. With a focus on materiality, and experimentation, Paul´s designs are defined as human and essential. Prior to starting his practice in October 2018, Paul was part of the initial team who created the online furniture brand hem.com in 2014 and has directed the collection up until May 2017.

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www.paulvaugoyeau.com
[email protected]
Instagram: @pvaugoyeau

Collaborators to café Gyproc:
Café-Gypoc is made in collaboration with iconic brands from the design sector, whom, with their expertise and products, contributed to the realization of the café.