A few weeks ago we wrote about the renowned designer, Philippe Starck, and his ultra trendy renovation of Mama Shelter – a hotel restored from a disused multi-storey car park. As it was so popular we thought we’d follow it up by telling you about another one of Starck’s remarkable works, Kong in central Paris.
Located on 1 rue du Pont Neuf a dedicated lift takes you up from street level right up to the top of the Kenzo building. As the lift doors open you get the impression that you’re walking straight into the mind of Philippe Starck, with fascinating chandeliers and intriguing tables & chairs dotted around each of the rooms.
The fine dining restaurant serving up mouth watering dishes such as Japanese style Beef Carpaccio and there’s a large bar area at the very top where you can enjoy spectacular views over Paris.
The most interesting part of this magnificent venue has got to be the huge open plan, dome-shaped glass roof at the very top of the building. Providing you’re not a sufferer of vertigo, you enjoy a drink next to the glass walls and look down on the bustling streets below or across the the rooftops of the center of Paris.
We’re not sure what the prices are like for Kong but, judging from the photos we’ve seen, we’d image this would be the type of place for a special occasion, anniversary or even a proposal rather than a casual dinner. Word of warning though, word on the web is that you’re not permitted to take photographs!
Photo: ‘Kong‘ by Daquella Manuela
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