Oct 29 2009

Laruche in Brisbane


Laruche raises the bar in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley

Renowned as Brisbane’s party (and design – wouldn’t you know it!) district, Fortitude Valley has undergone further transformation with the opening of Laruche Bar & Supperclub.


Owner Elie Moubarak joined forces with designer Remo Vallance – the pair having worked together on Moubarack’s Lychee Lounge.

"We did three months of relentless research, and I had done probably six to nine months of research prior to myself and Remo getting together, therefore we knew exactly what we wanted," Moubarack says.

Commissioning a number of artists and designers, Moubarack has created a space with a vibrant and rich colour palate, with unique wallpapers by KT Doyle and artist Jennie Jackson, fantastic glass chandeliers and lights by glass blower Lucal Salton and intricate woodwork by Ian Windross.

"They were relentless in their pursuit of creating something beautiful for them and for me as the client. They are passionate and proud of what they do, thus delivering an exceptional result, which they are more then happy to attach their name and reputation,"  Moubarack explains.

The word ‘eclectic’ may not do justice to this fit-out, but there is a warmth here, a cave-like, inward-looking atmosphere, scattered with movie-set versions of objects you’d find in your grandmother’s house. 


Moubarak says the interiors "swing wildly between the beautiful, the macabre and the decadent", with wallpaper, stairwell, glass features or other original artwork contributing in equal parts.

Hidden by a humble exterior, visitors are in for a surprise once they enter the double storey venue in the heart of the Valley.


Laruche
(61 7) 3666 0880
laruche.com.au

 

 

 

comments

Tahlia Adams
October 31 2009
The design is amazing. A mix of Press Club and Lychee Lounge. hope the drinks are as cool as the decore... cant wait to hit it up!!!!
AZ24
November 01 2009
This is a bit over the top, but very Queensland and very lush! Love it!
Chantelle Ghanem
November 01 2009
Jaw-dropping creativity and a buzzing vibe. Good work boys!
Marcus Xavier
November 02 2009
Outstanding! where have you guys been over the last decade...

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