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culinary destination. Unlike brief stops
during shopping trips, Le Fou Fou offers
an immersive culinary experience where
dining becomes an event in itself. This
immersive design enhances the culinary
journey by providing a setting that is both
welcoming and captivating, making each
visit a true sensory adventure.

An invitation to discover
A central feature of the project is
undoubtedly the large mural that
adorns the elevator shaft, designed by
LemayMichaud’s graphic design team.
Inspired by a magical realism aesthetic,
this artwork becomes a striking focal
point of the project, transforming
the elevator into a captivating visual
experience.
vegetation, blending seamlessly into the contrast between dark and light tones
environment while drawing attention creates depth and visual richness that
“We wanted to create an immersive
experience around the central elevator, through their originality. Designed to captivates the eye and invites discovery.
reveal itself gradually, the mural offers
with a 360-degree mural that evokes the new perspectives with each visit, serving Technical sheet
unique universe of Le Fou Fou,” explains as a starting point for imagination and • Client: Carbonleo
Étienne Savaria, Graphic Design Director reflection. • General Contractor: JCB Construction
at LemayMichaud. “One of the biggest The mural plays a crucial role • Electromechanical Engineering:
challenges was adapting this concept to in transitioning between the two Dallaire Consultants
a large scale while maintaining visual atmospheres of the space. The design • Structural Engineering: GBI
integrity and interest throughout the is divided into two large sections, each • Kitchen Specialist: Doyon Després
length of the mural.”
representing one of these phases. This • Custom lighting: Lambert et Fils
duality is highlighted by a carefully • Photo credit: LemayMichaud dw
The mural’s patterns include surreal
elements and subtle touches of jungle chosen colour palette, allowing visual
fluidity that links the two moods. The www.lemaymichaud.com/en

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