The French Laundry gets a $10 million Michelin-starred revamp from Snøhetta

2018-02-21T15:36:00-05:00

Since opening its doors in 1994, Thomas Keller's restaurant, The French Laundry, has been considered one of the best fine dining destinations in the world. It has three Michelin stars to its name, has been called "the best restaurant in the world, period" by celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, and consistently tops Restaurant magazine's annual list of the world's best restaurants.

So, when the celebrated culinary chef decided four years ago to remodel his wine cellar, he turned to one of the architecture world's most distinguished firms to do so—the award-winning, internationally renowned Snøhetta. Their partnership, strengthened by a shared penchant for minimalist design, eventually grew into an extensive remodel involving a new kitchen design and courtyard renovation that is now nearing completion.

Redone to the tune of 10 million dollars, the project has involved a revamp of their 3,000-square-foot kitchen; the addition of a 2,500-square...

A key characteristic of the design is efficiency; Snøhetta's design for the French Laundry's new $10M kitchen

2017-02-20T00:39:00-05:00

The joint effort led to aesthetics that showcase a sleek, stylish yet minimalist concept...new digs are steeped in functionality...The improvements were the result of research...The ceilings are reminiscent of flowing table cloths, both for aesthetics and practical use, as they obscure equipment on the kitchen’s ceiling.

Justin Phillips goes inside the French Laundry’s new $10 million kitchen. The expansion/revamp/upgrade was a collaboration between Chef Thomas Keller and Snøhetta.

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The French Laundry gets a $10 million Michelin-starred revamp from Snøhetta

A key characteristic of the design is efficiency; Snøhetta's design for the French Laundry's new $10M kitchen