The international gastronomic restaurant scene demands world-class detail for both food, drink and overall experience. Lighting is designed to light an environment that enhances the restaurant experience and creates rooms to remember. The end result holds a high level of creativity that constantly gives the visitors new experiences, where the light takes place and emphasises both food, material and emotional states.

Restaurant Frantzén had two Guide Michelin stars before the new renovated restaurant was opened. The restaurant moved 2016 to a completely renovated 19th century building in the heart of Stockholm. The total area would go from 70 to 500 square meters. However, the number of guests would continue to be limited to 23 and these would be served by 23 people from the serving staff.

Black lighting design came into the project early on and got the assignment directly from the end customer through the interior designer who had already worked out an idea concept that the lighting team then interpreted from a light perspective and to reinforce and lift the visions contained in the concept. The basic idea was to jointly create a journey through the building where different experiences complement each other and make the visitor approach the gastronomy experience they are there to enjoy.

The trip comprises a total of 10 spaces that are all designed based on room activity, planned mood and orientation in the house. Björn Frantzén told himself about his vision as follows: “I don’t know of any restaurant in the world that is similar to what we create.” In addition, his stated goal is to be one of the world's best restaurants and to earn a third star in Guide Michelin.

The superbly executed lighting design plays a central role and raises the overall impression.

The team has worked with a great creativity in the treatment of light and shadow, to create very subtle and interesting effects. Contrasts, light levels and silhouette effects have been utilised in a sophisticated way to facilitate orientation and capture various details. A fine balance between the integrated light and the interior fittings creates well-being and harmony. The focus of illumination reinforces the most important thing - the culinary journey.

Beställare: Restaurang Frantzén
Ljusdesigner: Sofie Bamberg & Anna Ekberg
Arkitekt: Koncept Stockholm
Inredningsarkitekt: Joyn Studio
Elkonsult: Exengo
Elentreprenör: APQ el
Armaturleverantör: XAL, Rebel Light, Ateljé lyktan, iGuzzini & Modular
Leverantör av belysningsstyrning: Rebel Controls
Photo credit: Erik Lefvander, Stefan van der Kwast, Martin Botvidsson