Hidden within the madding crowds of Singapore, Michelin-starred restaurant Lerouy has reopened with a salient remodel that mirrors the artistry of the cuisine it plates up. Helmed by chef Christophe Lerouy, the eponymous restaurant reimagines a 220-metre-square space into a dynamic stage.
The redesign was orchestrated by interior designers Evgeniya Lazareva and Farhana Sudiro from Hot Design Folks Studio, who were given carte blanche to design the restaurant. “Our task was to reimagine the space and elevate it to a new level,” says Evgeniya Lazareva. The design boasts a minimalist aesthetic, punctuated with metal accents and a soothing backdrop.
Upon entering, guests foray through a modest vestibule that transitions into an intimate bar area. There, patrons sit beneath vaulted ceilings that pay homage to the wine cellars of Chef Lerouy’s French childhood. The narrow layout – a typical typology of the shophouses in Singapore – posed as a design constraint, one that was addressed using mirrors and bronze design features with mirrored finishes to give the illusion of a larger-scale space.
At the heart of the restaurant is the main dining area, designed to resemble a theatre hall, where each table is orientated towards the open kitchen. “We wanted to create a neutral yet warm atmosphere in the interior, and we dared to add a bit of glamour with velvet drapes, accent lighting and custom-made furniture from natural marble and leather,” explains Evgeniya.
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At the rear of the restaurant, a wine cellar, technical kitchen and restrooms continue the design narrative with warm beige tones, textured pebble-clad walls and bronze metallic accents. Interior finishes include plaster with a beige pearlescent effect and bronze wall panels arranged in a checkerboard pattern behind the open kitchen, adding a geometric flair. The ceiling features beige travertine plaster and the floor is adorned with large decorative stones, creating a cohesive and luxurious feel throughout the space. The neutral palette and opulent finishes extend to wall lamps, mirrors and door handles, with pearlescent finishes on the vanity.
Lazareva concludes: “The entire interior design is conceived as a backdrop for the show kitchen, where no single detail should attract more attention than another. Here, all elements harmoniously blend, forming a balanced composition, much like the dishes from chef Christophe Lerouy.”
