Le Gavroche- Best Washroom Space, Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2008/2009

Among the awards B3 received at the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards in 2009 was ‘Best Washroom Space’ in recognition of  ‘Le Gavroche’ ladies washroom, which they worked on in 2008/2009. When B3 began working on the WC at Le Gavroche, the challenge was to ensure it stayed in keeping with the overall traditional design of the classic French restaurant, but incorporated some feminine touches.  Located on in Westminster’s Upper Brook Street, the restaurant has a timeless chic feel.

The new WC is evocative of a boudoir; clean and classically elegant. Large gilt French gold mirrors line the walls. Porcelain tiles were cut to size to create a herringbone pattern for the flooring.  Traditional sanitary fittings were used, including high-level cistern pull-chain toilets and a turn-of-the-century style sink.  Antique hand mirrors were sourced via eBay to decorate the walls, and an antique chair was repaired and recovered to give it new life.