{"id":41481,"date":"2018-04-12T09:45:36","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T13:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=41481"},"modified":"2021-07-13T08:20:42","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T12:20:42","slug":"behind-the-building-french-laundry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/materials\/behind-the-building-french-laundry\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Building: The French Laundry by Sn\u00f8hetta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><i>Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Architizer<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>\u00a0and sign up for our\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/architizer\/newslettersubscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>inspirational newsletter<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>In 1994, Thomas Keller transformed a former laundromat in Yountville, California, into what is consider by many to be the finest dining establishment in the world, the French Laundry. Located in a historic neighborhood in the heart of Napa Valley, the restaurant became an overnight sensation, attracting guests from around the globe who wait months for a table in its cozy, 60-seat dining room. However, after two decades of serving up three-Michelin-starred dishes in the original landmark building, Chef Keller realized it was time to expand.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41508\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41508\" class=\"size-large wp-image-41508 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Exterior-Kitchen-shot-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen, The French Laundry by Sn\u00f8hetta\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Exterior-Kitchen-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Exterior-Kitchen-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Exterior-Kitchen-shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Exterior-Kitchen-shot.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Michael Grimm; via Sn\u00f8hetta.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The recently renovated restaurant, designed by the international architecture firm <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/snohetta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sn\u00f8hetta<\/a>, in collaboration with the California-based firm <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/envelope-ad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Envelope A+D<\/a>, now features a state-of-the-art kitchen, an annex for the kitchen\u2019s ancillary functions and a walled garden for outdoor dining. The architecture, like Chef Keller\u2019s menu, is fusion of avant-garde style and culinary tradition, a recipe which \u201cfosters a meaningful environment for the chefs who work there, setting a stage for cuisine that ignites the senses.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41485\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41485\" class=\"size-large wp-image-41485 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/d38b5014361ace793087783abf7fc03d_1024w-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Restaurant, The French Laundry by Sn\u00f8hetta\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/d38b5014361ace793087783abf7fc03d_1024w-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/d38b5014361ace793087783abf7fc03d_1024w-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/d38b5014361ace793087783abf7fc03d_1024w-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/d38b5014361ace793087783abf7fc03d_1024w.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Michael Grimm; via Sn\u00f8hetta.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Stone Walls<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbimaterials.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SBI Building Materials<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The entrance to the restaurant is tucked away in the new Arrival Courtyard, a garden space which occupies nearly half of the site. This courtyard is sheltered from the surrounding neighborhood by walls of Whistler Basalt, quarried from the region. Inside, visitors are greeted by a neatly manicured landscape of maples, purple leaf plums, cloud-shaped boxwoods and a gorgeous crepe myrtle tree as old as the restaurant itself.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=architectural%20stone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for Architectural Stone Manufacturers<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41484\" style=\"width: 927px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41484\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-41484 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c71e699a4aab188cf55c38c847ff56a3_2048w-917x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"kitchen, The French Laundry by Sn\u00f8hetta\" width=\"917\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c71e699a4aab188cf55c38c847ff56a3_2048w-917x1024.jpeg 917w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c71e699a4aab188cf55c38c847ff56a3_2048w-269x300.jpeg 269w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c71e699a4aab188cf55c38c847ff56a3_2048w-768x857.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c71e699a4aab188cf55c38c847ff56a3_2048w.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Michael Grimm; via Sn\u00f8hetta.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Wood Siding<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/deltamillworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Delta Millworks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Following the bluestone path to the entrance, visitors first pass by an annex building which houses the restaurant\u2019s 15,000 bottles of wine. Its fa\u00e7ades are clad in Western Red Cedar which has been charred, like a perfectly cooked steak, using a Japanese technique known as \u201cshou sugi ban.\u201d In addition to the playful culinary reference, this finish will help preserve the wood for decades.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=wood%20siding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for Wood Siding Manufacturers<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41487\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41487\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-41487 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aa73f841d70cc1d3d3a9a9805cdb9838_1024w-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"kitchen, The French Laundry by Sn\u00f8hetta\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aa73f841d70cc1d3d3a9a9805cdb9838_1024w-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aa73f841d70cc1d3d3a9a9805cdb9838_1024w-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aa73f841d70cc1d3d3a9a9805cdb9838_1024w-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aa73f841d70cc1d3d3a9a9805cdb9838_1024w.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Michael Grimm; via Sn\u00f8hetta.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Windows and Glazing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/kawneer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawneer<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/viracon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Viracon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, the path leads visitors around the corner of the main kitchen building. Here, long ribbon windows are set at eye level, giving prospective diners a glimpse of the kitchen staff in action. In contrast to the textured wood cladding, the corner of this fa\u00e7ade is finished in reflective black glass. Its surface has been fritted with an intricate swirling pattern, inspired by the movement of \u201cthe chefs\u2019 hands at work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for Windows Manufacturers<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41488\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41488\" class=\"size-large wp-image-41488 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c36efe9568dfe70ce31d283fc04f3e6e_1024w-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Restaurant, The French Laundry by Sn\u00f8hetta\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c36efe9568dfe70ce31d283fc04f3e6e_1024w-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c36efe9568dfe70ce31d283fc04f3e6e_1024w-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c36efe9568dfe70ce31d283fc04f3e6e_1024w-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c36efe9568dfe70ce31d283fc04f3e6e_1024w.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Michael Grimm; via Sn\u00f8hetta.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Solar Panels<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrg.com\/residential\/community-solar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NRG<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Due to the strict height limits of the historic neighborhood, the roofs of the annex and kitchen are low and gabled, like traditional farm buildings. Each roof has been equipped with photovoltaics which supply 50% of the building&#8217;s electricity needs. Partially visible from the garden, these panels serve as a subtle reminder of the restaraunt&#8217;s commitment to sustainable dining.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=photovoltaics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for Photovoltaics Manufacturers<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41489\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41489\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-41489 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1efda9bb20fe156f9bf482a53619f4ec_1024w-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen, The French Laundry by Sn\u00f8hetta\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1efda9bb20fe156f9bf482a53619f4ec_1024w-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1efda9bb20fe156f9bf482a53619f4ec_1024w-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1efda9bb20fe156f9bf482a53619f4ec_1024w-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1efda9bb20fe156f9bf482a53619f4ec_1024w.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41489\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Michael Grimm; via Sn\u00f8hetta.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Work Stations <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/hestan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hestan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While the exterior of the kitchen may appear charming, the interior is all business. Every inch of this 2,000-square-foot space was painstakingly detailed to ensure that the \u201ccomplex choreography of the kitchen\u201d continues uninterrupted. Custom-designed workstations, for instance, feature concave edges where Chef Keller can \u201cshare a calm conversation with his team amidst the commotion and bustle of the kitchen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=kitchen%20countertops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for Kitchen Countertop Manufacturers<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41496\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41496\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-41496 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-french-laundry-restaurant-snohetta-extension-courtyard-kitchen-california-usa_dezeen_2364_col_15-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen, The French Laundry by Sn\u00f8hetta\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-french-laundry-restaurant-snohetta-extension-courtyard-kitchen-california-usa_dezeen_2364_col_15-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-french-laundry-restaurant-snohetta-extension-courtyard-kitchen-california-usa_dezeen_2364_col_15-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-french-laundry-restaurant-snohetta-extension-courtyard-kitchen-california-usa_dezeen_2364_col_15-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Michael Grimm; via Sn\u00f8hetta.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Solid Surfaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/cosentino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cosentino<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The workstations, countertops, walls and floors are all finished with Dekton, a Quartz-based solid surface which was chosen for its durable, stain proof, heat resistant and anti-bacterial finish. Additionally, because these surfaces are continuous, there are no grout lines to trap food debris or spills, improving the overall cleanliness and safety of the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=solid%20surface\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for Solid Surface Manufacturers<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41494\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41494\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-41494 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c85cfff7aec932b7f382e07e3b8b698d_800w-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"kitchen, The French Laundry by Sn\u00f8hetta\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c85cfff7aec932b7f382e07e3b8b698d_800w-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c85cfff7aec932b7f382e07e3b8b698d_800w-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c85cfff7aec932b7f382e07e3b8b698d_800w-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c85cfff7aec932b7f382e07e3b8b698d_800w.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Michael Grimm; via Sn\u00f8hetta.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Ventilated Ceilings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/gc-products-inc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GC Products<\/strong><\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/halton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Halton<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lines of sight and communication have also been enhanced by a sculptural ceiling which conceals a ventilation system, eliminating the need for conventional range hoods. The ceiling is clad in panels glass fiber reinforced gypsum whose curves help improve acoustics while bringing to mind a &#8220;tablecloth being gently unfurled.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=ceiling%20systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for Ceiling Manufacturers<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_41492\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41492\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-41492 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c886a8f399913264fdb30526ee2a2b7b_2048w-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen, The French Laundry by Sn\u00f8hetta\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c886a8f399913264fdb30526ee2a2b7b_2048w-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c886a8f399913264fdb30526ee2a2b7b_2048w-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c886a8f399913264fdb30526ee2a2b7b_2048w-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c886a8f399913264fdb30526ee2a2b7b_2048w.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Michael Grimm; via Sn\u00f8hetta.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>LED Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/zumtobel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zumtobel<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The dramatic swoops of the ceiling culminate in large skylights which flood the kitchen with natural light. Supplemental lighting is provided by linear LED fixtures, known as SLOTLIGHTs, which are recessed above the ranges and suspended over the workstations. The brightness and color temperature of this lighting can be calibrated remotely, ensuring that the food looks just as good in the kitchen as it will in the dining room.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=led%20lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for LED Lighting Manufacturers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Architizer<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>\u00a0and sign up for our\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/architizer\/newslettersubscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>inspirational newsletter<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>. <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This gastronomic masterpiece sets &#8220;a stage for cuisine that ignites the senses.\u201d 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