Episode #1: XXL Food Courts — Elodie & Arnaud from Elle Architects explain it all.

I have welcomed Élodie and Arnaud, founders of Elle Architects — a duo who turned their personal story into a collective adventure. From renovating a hotel in Paris to creating some of Luxembourg’s most ambitious food halls, they share their journey, inspirations, and their vision of culinary architecture.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

• Élodie’s very first project: a complete hotel renovation in Paris

• The birth of Elle Architects — from a couple to a 12-person agency

• How to balance family life with XXL projects

• The influence of family heritage (a grandfather who was a Michelin-starred chef)

• Behind the scenes of designing restaurants and culinary spaces

• The difference between food courts, food halls, and food markets

• Why architecture is key to the dining experience

• The importance of branding, signage, and ambiance design

• The complementarity between Arnaud (technical) and Élodie (creative)

• Major upcoming projects: Belval Plaza, Gréivig, and more

If you want to understand:

• How a personal story can spark an architecture agency
• Why the restaurant world is a unique playground for architects
• What really happens behind the scenes of XXL food courts
• How family, passion, and rigor can build a lasting vision

… then this episode is for you.

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• Our other podcast episodes

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