Let me introduce myself: I am the Dishwashing Bar, the ultimate meeting place! Here, you come to wash your dishes and discover a world of sharing, exchange, and joy. Perfectly suited for both young and old, I invite adventurers to reflect on how we coexist with our planet and how we use our resources. Water is precious, and I encourage you to treat it as such by dipping your hands into warm, living water. Come experience, for a brief moment in your day, a sparkling, timeless encounter with life and your daily routine.
The Dishwashing Bar is far more than just a place to clean your dishes within the restaurant—it's an immersive experience dedicated to conviviality. Picture yourself in the northern part of the restaurant, near the kitchen entrance. Here, a special bar is set up where guests can not only quench their thirst but also participate in a novel experience: washing their own dishes.
This space, a true work of art, is inspired by Tinguely's artistic fountains. The faucets are arranged in a way that forms geometric patterns as the water flows, offering a captivating visual experience. For rinsing, "Water Flowers," which are sources of water converging to create a vortex at the bottom of the basins, ingeniously carry away the used water. This system, activated by a simple pedal, provides a playful and eco-friendly process.
Above the bar, dish towels are suspended from a cable by a spring hook—such as for example a recycled mattress spring, demonstrating the endless possibilities of upcycling - while facilitating their distribution. Each dish towel is crafted by different individuals, whether it's children during school workshops or institutions like Cogest'ems. Every time a guest picks up a dish towel, it's a unique and personalized discovery, representing the work and effort of someone who created it especially for our Dishwashing Bar.
The ambiance of this space is unique, attractive, and fun, with illuminated glass soap bubbles lighting up the entire area. Naturally, the products used are fully biodegradable, helping to protect the environment! Not only does this approach care for water, but it also aids in breaking down the materials that enter the water, which will later pass through wastewater treatment plants.
This communal Dishwashing Bar fosters exchanges, encounters, and creates a warm, playful atmosphere within the restaurant. It's a small microcosm where pleasure, creativity, and environmental commitment come together. It’s a way to bring joy to an aspect of daily life often considered tedious while promoting ecological and sustainable practices. It’s also a place where social barriers are lowered, where everyone can contribute to the collective experience in a completely inclusive manner and enjoy the company of others. The interactions that take place here add a human and warm dimension to our restaurant, creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere for all.