Le Cafe Francais
Renovation Project | Colombo, Sri Lanka
The space was designed to move effortlessly from dining to nightlife, without losing its identity.
Asean Sourcing Bali – Indonesia completed the renovation of a 120-seat French-inspired trendy restaurant and club located in Colombo, the economic capital of Sri Lanka. The project required a careful balance between strong visual identity, atmosphere, and durability, in a space designed to operate day to night.
Our scope covered the interior concept development, furniture sample production, and production and quality control monitoring in Indonesia. From the outset, the objective was clear: create a distinctive venue with character and energy, while ensuring every element could withstand intensive commercial use.
The interior concept was developed around a bold yet refined aesthetic, blending contemporary French influences with a vibrant, nightlife-ready atmosphere. The design focused on contrasts—textures, lighting, and furniture forms—to create depth and rhythm throughout the space. Seating layouts were carefully planned to support both dining and social interaction, allowing the venue to transition seamlessly from restaurant to club.
Furniture played a central role in shaping the experience. Custom pieces were designed and prototyped through physical mock-ups and samples, allowing proportions, comfort, finishes, and detailing to be refined before production. This step was critical in aligning design intent with real-world use, particularly for high-traffic seating and feature pieces that define the venue’s identity.
All furniture and selected interior elements were produced in Indonesia under Asean Sourcing’s direct production and quality control supervision. Materials, upholstery, finishes, and construction methods were closely monitored to ensure consistency across batches and long-term durability. This hands-on approach reduced risk, avoided costly rework, and ensured the final installation matched the approved samples.
Working across borders, Asean Sourcing acted as the link between design, manufacturing, and delivery, simplifying communication for the client and protecting the integrity of the concept throughout the process. By managing both creative and technical aspects, we ensured the renovated venue delivered not only a strong visual impact but also a reliable, operationally sound interior.
This project demonstrates Asean Sourcing’s capability to support hospitality and nightlife venues where atmosphere, branding, and execution quality are equally critical—turning concept ideas into build-ready, commercially successful spaces.
