Interior architect Tristan Auer has reimagined Pic Beau-Rivage Palace on the shores of Lake Léman.
Seven-star chef Anne-Sophie Pic has been shining at the Swiss hotel restaurant for over a decade. To celebrate the restaurant’s 15th anniversary, the culinary artist called on Tristan Auer to transform this gastronomic showcase.
The interior design is a true ode to softness. The powder pink and beige tones of the carpet intertwines with the warm hues of the restaurant. It is in a warm entrance that customers begin their journey of the senses. The guest is surrounded by raw wood and culinary accessories. When they reach the bar, noble materials such as wood, leather and quartzite blend with the Art Deco glass windows.
Adorned with geometric patterns, this glass creation adds an artistic dimension that captures the surrounding colours. Sitting on the leather seats at the bar, the play of mirrors reflecting the restaurant room invites guests to discover more.
The restaurant’s décor is also tribute to femininity and nature. The walls and tables are reminiscent of the bark of a tree and its roots. The floor is covered with a floral rug. Mirrors at the back of
the room are integrated into the design, reflecting the natural light and paying tribute to the sumptuous Swiss exterior environment. There is a juxtaposition between hushed intimacy and grandeur, where guests are enveloped by a graphic Art Deco and feminine aesthetic.
It was in 2009, with the arrival of Anne-Sophie Pic, that the hotel became internationally renowned for its gastronomy. When Auer first met the Michelin-starred chef, he was struck by her personality. “Some
encounters are stronger and more inspiring than others,” he says. “This is where I draw my inspiration from designers, and Anne-Sophie Pic is one of the most remarkable representatives, bringing poetry
to our lives.”
