Atmospheric interior shot of Minéral bar, capturing the immersive lighting design with deep blue and warm gradient tones, creating a dynamic nighttime ambiance.

Mineral

Blanchette Archidesign

Details

Minéral | Architectural and Commercial Photography


Minéral is a space in constant transformation, where light, materials, and sound merge to create evolving atmospheres throughout the evening. Designed with a scenographic approach, the space shifts from its late-afternoon opening to its nocturnal peak, playing with contrasts and perceptions. Light becomes a structural element, projected through fabric panels and reflective surfaces that expand and reshape the depth of the space. The interaction between materials and lighting defines a sensory duality, oscillating between warmth and coolness, immersion and abstraction.


Through a carefully curated series of images, the photography highlights the key elements of the project: the suspended wooden structure inspired by traditional wine racks, the sculptural black lacquered wood bar, and the metallic and translucent surfaces that capture and diffuse light. Each shot reveals the design’s intent, translating the immersive effect of the space and the rich textures interacting with the lighting. The goal was to capture the essence of the venue, emphasizing how simple materials—wood, metal, leather, and polycarbonate—serve as the backdrop for a luminous composition that evolves throughout the night.


Winner of the Special Lighting Award in Interior Design at the 14th edition of the Grands Prix du Design and the Best of Canada Awards, Minéral has established itself as a reference in immersive design. Its innovative concept has gained media attention in over 18 countries. Each image in this series seeks to translate this unique experience, where architecture and light unite to redefine the perception of space.

Services

Commercial

Design

Year

2020

Daytime view of Minéral bar’s interior, featuring its sculptural wooden ceiling structure, deep blue tones, and a sleek black lacquered bar counter.
Dimly lit bar interior at Minéral, highlighting the contrast between warm lighting, dark materials, and the immersive design concept of the space.
Futuristic washroom design at Minéral, featuring glowing blue light, reflective surfaces, and lush greenery framed by a geometric grid of tiles.
Minimalist and high-contrast washroom interior at Minéral, showcasing black tiled walls, illuminated vertical lighting, and a translucent window with lush plants.
Minimalist and high-contrast washroom interior at Minéral, showcasing black tiled walls, illuminated vertical lighting, and a translucent window with lush plants.
Bar area at Minéral, emphasizing its curved counter, fluted blue paneling, and sculptural wooden ceiling grid that enhances spatial depth and atmosphere.
Daytime view of Minéral bar’s interior, featuring its sculptural wooden ceiling structure, deep blue tones, and a sleek black lacquered bar counter.
Dimly lit bar interior at Minéral, highlighting the contrast between warm lighting, dark materials, and the immersive design concept of the space.
Futuristic washroom design at Minéral, featuring glowing blue light, reflective surfaces, and lush greenery framed by a geometric grid of tiles.
Minimalist and high-contrast washroom interior at Minéral, showcasing black tiled walls, illuminated vertical lighting, and a translucent window with lush plants.
Minimalist and high-contrast washroom interior at Minéral, showcasing black tiled walls, illuminated vertical lighting, and a translucent window with lush plants.
Bar area at Minéral, emphasizing its curved counter, fluted blue paneling, and sculptural wooden ceiling grid that enhances spatial depth and atmosphere.
Daytime view of Minéral bar’s interior, featuring its sculptural wooden ceiling structure, deep blue tones, and a sleek black lacquered bar counter.
Daytime view of Minéral bar’s interior, featuring its sculptural wooden ceiling structure, deep blue tones, and a sleek black lacquered bar counter.
Futuristic washroom design at Minéral, featuring glowing blue light, reflective surfaces, and lush greenery framed by a geometric grid of tiles.
Futuristic washroom design at Minéral, featuring glowing blue light, reflective surfaces, and lush greenery framed by a geometric grid of tiles.
Minimalist and high-contrast washroom interior at Minéral, showcasing black tiled walls, illuminated vertical lighting, and a translucent window with lush plants.
Minimalist and high-contrast washroom interior at Minéral, showcasing black tiled walls, illuminated vertical lighting, and a translucent window with lush plants.
Minimalist and high-contrast washroom interior at Minéral, showcasing black tiled walls, illuminated vertical lighting, and a translucent window with lush plants.
Minimalist and high-contrast washroom interior at Minéral, showcasing black tiled walls, illuminated vertical lighting, and a translucent window with lush plants.
Bar area at Minéral, emphasizing its curved counter, fluted blue paneling, and sculptural wooden ceiling grid that enhances spatial depth and atmosphere.
Bar area at Minéral, emphasizing its curved counter, fluted blue paneling, and sculptural wooden ceiling grid that enhances spatial depth and atmosphere.

Credits

Conception

Blanchette Archidesign

Moog Audio (audio & lighting)




Client

MAS Hospitalité

Collaboration

Moog Audio / Sound design and Lighting