Vincent Bastie and the BJ 2010
The Hotel Ferrandi is no more, and « BJ 2010″ is our code name for new hotel that will be rising from its ashes. It’s our way of hiding the identity of the character who will be giving the hotel its new theme. For the moment though, the main character you’re likely to spot on the premises is our architect Vincent Bastie, in charge of bringing our ideas t life. We tell you a little more about the man…
Vincent Bastie. Photo : JasonW
Vincent Bastie is the architect overseeing the work on the hotel formerly known as the Ferrandi, currently code-named BJ(2010) until we reveal the secret new name. His expertise will allow all the beautiful ideas and objects imagined by Anne Gelbard and Corinne Moncelli to be made real.
Vincent has been collaborating with us for many years now; his studio worked with us on the interior decoration of the Hôtel Design Sorbonne, and he has had a hand in all the recent work carried out on our hotels, including the careful restoration of the façade of the Hôtel du Panthéon
Hôtel du Panthéon. Photo : JasonW
Vincent Bastié and his colleagues are well known on the Paris hotel circuit, as they have looked after work on several successful projects such as the Five, the Ares Hôtel, the Hôtel des Académies et des Arts, the Hidden Hôtel… land the list goes on. We think that his professionalism will guarantee a high-quality renovation.
photo : Julien Taylor
We couldn’t resist paying a visit to see the work currently being done. It was strange seeing the knocked-out husk of the old hotel. So much has gone! Only a few details give a hint of what was…
In the next few months we’ll keep you updated with news of the building work, and give you some more clues to help you guess which mysterious character who will be the theme of the hotel.
Here are some photos of the work currently being undertaken, followed by a quick film and the slideshows (to watch fullscreen if possible). More news soon!
photo : BartOmeo
photo : BartOmeo
photo : BartOmeo
To see the slideshow, press play and click the four little arrows at the bottom left.
photo : JasonW
photo : JasonW
photo : JasonW
photo : JasonW
photo : JasonW
To see the slideshow, press play and click the four little arrows at the bottom left
Bonus! A little films showing one of the last remaining walls between the old rooms being knocked down…
octobre 28th, 2009 on 23 h 31 min
I have to admit it made me sad to see the Ferrandi go. I had a wonderful stay there and loved the decoration the people and the service! Here’s hoping the new hotel will be as much as the old was.
octobre 29th, 2009 on 1 h 38 min
I have to agree with Julie, I loved staying in the old hotel, I do hope it won’t be made too ‘contemporary’, I find that style so impersonal and unwelcoming. I’m holding my breath to see what happens….
octobre 29th, 2009 on 5 h 54 min
Dear Monsiers and Mesdames;
i read with great interest your information regarding the Hotel Ferrandi as we have stayed there many times. We were disappointed that we could not stay this because of the renovation, but we know it will be well worth the wait. We did stay at the sister hotel, the Pantheon and it was delightful.
i must also commend your concierge, Colette. She has been so helpful to us at both hotels– really assisting us with computer problems and any other good advice we seek. She is exceptional and you are fortunate to have her. Please extend out best wishes to her.
As a color consultant and writer I also commend you on your choice of interior design providers and architect. I know they will do a beautiful job. I do hope that the rooms at the renovated hotel will be a bit larger than before, as that is my one complaint as it was difficult to move around when trying to step over suitcases. Hotels often forget about storage for those items– even when suitcases are small, there still needs to be space provided.
Sincerely,
Leatrice and Herb Eiseman
Bainbridge Island, WA USA
octobre 29th, 2009 on 17 h 40 min
The Hotel Ferrandi was certainly one of the highlights of our Paris stay and we would certainly return if we are able to get back to Paris. Everything was perfect including the price; location to restaurants, subway and shops; and of course the excellent staff. Thanks for the memory and good luck on the new hotel.
novembre 4th, 2009 on 16 h 37 min
My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at the Hotel Ferrandi shortly before it was closed for renovation. The ambiance and locale were delightful, and certainly enhanced our trip and opinion of Paris. When they said renovation I imagined a thorough remodeling and redecorating, but never imagined a complete demolition with a new hotel built within the shell. We eagerly await to see the results, and plan on visiting the new hotel after it opens.
-Phillip Shannon
Springfield, MO USA