Housed in a two-storey Victorian building in the heart of Abbotsford, La Fantaisie artfully combines florist, café and function spaces into a welcoming and tactile proposition. Embracing a layered approach to materials, the venue reflects the beauty and fragility of the historic site. Burnished concrete floors, exposed-truss ceilings, raked render and trowelled brick walls create a textural backdrop, drawing focus to the striking articulation of floristry and café benches. Custom carved from solid blush-toned marble, the bench’s scalloped profile is a creative hallmark of the space, complemented by linen drapery and tiered flower displays that define a series of dining settings in timber and cognac leather. Upstairs, a brass-lined cocktail bar and open function room craft a captivating setting for special events.