The eponymous Charlemagne is the Great Grandfather of EUROPE and served as Muse and Mascot

 The space that is now Charlemagne Brasserie in Manhattan's West Village sat a dark and dingy sex shop that had been operating since the late 80's.  

After fully gutting the space that spills over two levels, we worked for many months with the client to create a bustling New York style French-Spanish American Brasserie.  Our aim was to build an open, light-filled, uniquely designed restaurant, and to make this particular corner of the West Village an infinitely more desirable destination.  

Our exciting discovery of beautiful original tiled floors and a central ceiling feature hidden under many layers inspired the palette that would be used throughout.  The room encompasses custom designed and built furniture, lighting and hardware.  A sectioned-off area at the back created by an antique door frame from an Old NY Brownstown as is most of the millwork makes for an intimate dinner or private party.  The large glass windows and 18 ft  bar that stretches the length of the triangular space create an inviting ambience from blocks away.