Julien Charpentier

Every idea, every bite, every shot: Julien is all in. As Food Experience Director, Julien Charpentier (@le_sharp ) brings his filmmaker’s eye and entrepreneur’s instinct to (re)space’s food concepts, crafting moments that feel meaningful, delicious, and just a little extra. Endlessly energetic, relentlessly creative, and fully invested, he is the mind behind SŪN (@sun.brussels ), the Coworking Café at (re)space EU Quarter, and the driving force behind our newest concept, Think (@think.respace ), at (re)space Airport. Julien’s enthusiasm turns ideas into experiences, and spaces into places people really want to be. Whether brainstorming the next big venture or perfecting the smallest detail, Julien brings curiosity, dedication, and a positive spirit that makes everyone want to join him in the adventure. #respace #brussels

Coffee Chat w/ @le_sharp Thank you Julien for taking the time to share some of your coffee knowledge :) It was so much fun to host a workshop with you and I look forward to future projects together! You can watch the full video on YouTube (link in bio). Xoxo, Ally

That’s a wrap! Yesterday I hosted my 10th workshop in Brussels and it was a blast!! It was extra special because it was the first one done as a collaboration 🫂 @le_sharp and @respace.be and I worked as a team to bring the concept of handstands and coffee to life. The beautiful, sun-filled Skylight room on the top floor made for a spectacular backdrop to our handstand practice. Plus, Brussels cooperated with delicious spring weather so that was another gift. After the 2 hour handstand practice we went downstairs to @sun.brussels for a detailed coffee workshop led by Julien. We learned a bit about the history of coffee, different brewing techniques, and he even taught us how to make the signature caramel miso latte. A really great way to spend a Sunday morning in my book :) This event reminded me of a quote I heard a while back on collaboration: “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.” Working with professionals like these makes things so easy and the whole process much more enjoyable. Cheers to many more collaborations together, boys :) And of course, last but certainly not least, I have to give a massive thanks to the best cameraman and videographer around @dluzkoo 📸. The pictures and videos you took are candid and gorgeous and I feel that they really capture the cosy vibe of the event :) Thank you so much! I also filmed throughout the weekend so there will be a video coming to the channel soon! Wishing you a lovely week ahead, Alexandra P.S. and one more huge thanks to the Queen @milavictoriayoga for lending us her incredible mats on such short notice 🙌 They are super high quality and the colors were perfect for a springtime workshop! Thank you!!

🍙 THE WAY OF ONIGIRI by @debbietea Eating an onigiri can sometimes feel like an art. Open it the wrong way, and the delicate experience it holds might slip away. Because inside this small triangle lives something subtle. Crunchy nori. Soft rice. A surprising heart. A quiet breath before the first bite. So we took a moment to think about it. How could we help you open it the right way, while sharing something more? What you see here is not only a guide. It is a small piece of art. As you follow the lines, you learn how to open your onigiri. And slowly, something else appears. The birth of our SŪN pictogram. Created by the talented @debbietea A gift to SŪN. Beautiful. Full of meaning. 🌞 📸 @le_sharp #Onigiri #JapaneseSandwich #SpecialtyCoffee #FoodIllustration MinimalArt

Handstand + Coffee Workshop Sunday March 22, 10am-1:30pm Brussels, Belgium Signup using the link in my bio (or my stories for the next 24 hours) Join me for a very special handstand workshop on Sunday March 22nd. This will be the tenth workshop I’ve done in Brussels, but the very first one done as a collaboration. It will be held in the beautiful Berger Court, curated by @respace.be , in Ixelles and the handstand portion will be followed by an artisanal coffee workshop led by Julien Charpentier from @sun.brussels Whether you’re just starting out or already comfortable upside down, this workshop will help you develop strength, stability, and trust in your body. We’ll break down every element of these inversions: how to enter with control, distribute weight through the hands, refine alignment, use the wall intelligently, exit safely, and practice safely at every stage. Once we’ve wrapped the handstand portion, we will head into a mini coffee workshop led by the talented Julien. He will showcase a few brewing methods and you will have the chance to sample a few brews. There may also be some baked goods to accompany the drinks ;) See you on the mat! Ally

Du doute à la stratégie. Une année charnière. Entouré des bonnes personnes. En espérant oublier personne mais je vais en oublier c’est sur : Gaelle et Suzie Ben Jules Papy Jaco Jojo Tania Salah Moçab Siebe Tom Sofia Mayu Serina Danica Akiko Mitchi Kevin Antoine Tonton Arnaud Pitz Samantha Olivia Gretel Yaron Bertrand Pieter Pierre Julie Martin Axel Zoya Alexandra Marla star Olivia Valentine Oye yaar Alice Fritz Victoria Arduino Victoria Torrefactory Max Florent Max Pierre Celest Houda Camille Steph Jean Charles Thomas Wilsky Charlie Mitch Princia Marie Raph Gil White wolf Moox Mia Rion Marion Dane

The girafe never dies. Scouting for @teamsdworxprotime

Light of November. 📷 @le_sharp

Light of november. 📷 @le_sharp

☀️ After light comes warmth. What light awakens, we carry forward. If confort could fit in your hands, it would be wrapped in rice and seaweed, balanced between softness and simplicity. A meal that soothes, surprises, and travels lightly. This is the warmth we serve, piece after piece. Japanese-inspired sandwiches — onigiri, onigirazu, sūndo — crafted with care and intention. Wholesome, naturally gluten-free, made for everyone, yet full of subtleties for the curious and the mindful. Each bite is an embrace: warm and sincere. A lunch that feels good, both body and soul. Because here, at SŪN, nourishment isn’t just something you crave. You hold it. You taste it. You share it. ☀️ 📸 Photos by @le_sharp #warmth #poeticfood #sun #sunfood #japanesestreetfood #onigiri #onigirazu #japanesesandwich #comfortfood #slowfood #craftedwithcare #glutenfree

☀️ If Light could fit in a cup. It would hold the warmth of the sun in your hands. The calm that glows. The brilliance that inspires. This is the light we serve, cup after cup. Specialty coffee made for everyone, yet full of subtleties for the curious and the passionate. For this, we have chosen a trusted partner: @torrefactory A Belgian roaster committed, B Corp certified, driven by transparency and quality. Together, we bring a coffee that’s accessible, surprising, radiant. Because here, at SŪN, Light isn’t just something you contemplated. You drink it. ☀️ #SŪNcoffee #SpecialtyCoffee #Torrefactory #Bcorp #BelgianCoffee #Coffeelovers #LightInACup #SustainableCoffee #CoffeeCulture #ThirdWaveCoffee #SlowCoffee #CoffeeArt #BrusselsCoffee #CaféDeSpécialité #DrinkTheLight

🌞And then, there was light. Before, there was nothing. Today, SŪN is here. Nothing went as planned, and yet, everything happened. We reached for the stars and found the SŪN instead. It shines through your coffee, your Japanese sandwiches, your eyes. Here, Time takes a break, just long enough for a pause, a breath. It’s a stopover, a shelter in the middle of the rush. We’re here for one reason: to make you travel. Through the aromas unfolding in your cup. Through the softness of freshly cooked Japanese rice. Through the beauty of a suspended moment. This place at @respace.be was waiting for us. And for you. So come in, and let the light choose you. And then, there was light. 🌞 #SpecialtyCoffee #BrusselsCoffee #JapaneseFood #Onigiri Photos by @michaelferire and @le_sharp