THE FIVE SENSES
Smell
Scent is evocative, and allows one’s imagination to freely relate to his own memories and cultural repertoire.
Undoubtedly the sense has the stronger psychological effect when it comes to trigger Taste.
Delivering a scent is relatively easy, but controlling the length and intensity of its diffusion is very complicated. In a quick-paced environment like Ultraviolet, where timing is crucial, scents that linger too long could overlap into the following course, spoiling the next experience.
The necessity of the scent technology in Ultraviolet comes from France, from Scentys, a very small company that has developed a unique dry-scent diffusion system, allowing to control intensity and dissipation.
Mane, the French leader of scent and flavors has provided the tailored made catalogue of Ultraviolet’s fragrances.
Hear
Background multichannel sound and directional speakers
Laugh tracks on television are crude markers to tell us what's funny. Swelling strings tell us when to cry. Ominous silence builds the tension.
The sound is definitely the most penetrating tool to enliven and sculpt an ambiance.
Ultraviolet sound systems have been powered by no less than K-Array-Sennheizer, comprising of 56 speakers whom 22 devoted to the sole dining room.
Ultraviolet’s room will be fitted with two sound systems, a surround system combined with unidirectional speakers pointing at each guest. The former will be used for controlling the general ambiance, and the latter for directly
View
LIGHTS
Warm, Cold, Earthy, Blur, Dramatic, Natural, Aggressive, Zen…Lights are suggestive, they set the tone, color the mood, affect, influence.
Lighting design is definitively one of the most important background factors setting the intangible atmosphere of a restaurant aside of the decoration.
60 LED RGB.DMX lights, (translate: multi-colored computerized light that could be fully controlled upon set scenarios), floor LED strips, black lights and 10 halogen pin projectors set Ultraviolet’s lighting system as one of the most sophisticated for any dining rooms.
Enriched by the infinite possibilities of the projection system, the lighting of Ultraviolet is conceived to set the mood, wrap-up the white naked dining-room in shadows and colors.
Special mention to the beautiful Baccarat chandelier crowning ironically the toilet of Ultraviolet, the single luxurious room in the traditional perception of the term.
IMAGE/ PROJECTION
Images are figurative, thus very powerful and tricky as they can override imagination and impose narrow angles and…views.
Use cautiously, images can also drive, travel, evoke, immerse…
7 projectors will fill episodically the room of Ultraviolet with lights, images and films.
The projection concept is used primarily to enhance the lighting, dress-up the room with static wallpaper, but as well, coupled with an exceptional sound system, to immerse guests into a 360º HD scenario such as a penetrating blizzard that could call for a comfort dish.
3 of those projectors are focusing on the table. Paired with a tracking device and infrared cameras system that can frame lights and images on precise objects' shapes.
Touch
Air Flow
Hot, Cold, Wind…A Turbine will be able to blow tempered air…
Taste
Food could definitely call for most senses, but will mostly add taste obviously to complete the full sensory panel,and leads the entire technology.
THE TABLEWARE
From a toothpick, a burger box to a silver bowl, handmade crystal, pure chinaware or artisan's knives, the panel of tableware pantry of Ultraviolet reflects the openness of Pairet's free style.
Finest chinaware from Raynaud, Sieger by Furstenberg, Legle and Alter Ego
Luxurious silverware from Ercuis
Sumptuous hand made Zwiesel 1872 stemware, glassware from Scott-Zwiesel & Jeaner Glass
Clever designed cutlery from Studio William and crafted knives by Fontenille Pataud
To make it simple: 4500 pieces of tableware for 10 guests!
KITCHEN APPARATUS
Teamwork of the bests around, Ultraviolet’s kitchen design is the collaboration between Ultraviolet’s team, Zhong Xing (China’s leading high-end kitchen contractor), Electrolux-Professional, Miele and Kohler Kitchen.
Zhong Xing has supervised all kitchen plans, installation, and tailor built all of the beautiful black nano* stainless steel equipment.
Electrolux-Professional has fitted Ultraviolet’s kitchen with its highest range of cooking apparatus (Combi Steamer Touchline Control), processing tools and refrigeration range, around a Molteni, the “rolls of the stove”, custom made in France and shipped in a single block of heavy duty stainless steel.
Adding a touch of elegance to a traditionally Spartan professional kitchen, Kohler Kitchen has brought its cabinetry design’s expertise, when Miele, the German leader of household appliances, was the only choice for its blend of design and technology to fit Ultraviolet bar and cafeterie.
Matching the kitchen profile, the tools have been carefully picked from the best European brand such as Fissler (pots, pans, knives and kitchen apparatus) or Eurochef Matfer-Bourgeat (stainless steel kitchenware and chef’s and pastry utensils).
Finally, the techno tools list speaks for itself, (or rather doesn’t):
Rotary Evaporator RV-10 Digital, Clarimax, Anti-Griddle, Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) tank, Freeze Dryer, Thermal Circulator, Hold-O-Mat slow roasting & alto-shaam Dryer, Paco Jet, Merrychef E4, ICC Mycook - (Thermomix) iSi Syphons- x 40 units + injector Needles, Gelato Chef, Omega Wheat Grass Juicer.