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

If @sun.brussels is well known at (re)space EU Quarter, @think.respace is gradually taking its place at (re)space Airport. The pop-up café is available for your venue or event, offering coffee and specialty drinks that add an extra layer of experience to your gatherings. The concept is set to evolve into a more developed project, featuring a thoughtfully curated menu designed to enhance creativity, focus, and clarity. #respace #brussels

BOLLINGER, LA GRANDE ANNÉE 2018 🍷 Balbosté unveils @champagne_bollinger , La Grande Année 2018 with @maisonstroisgros . When cellar and vineyard breathe as one. 🗓️ March 2026 📍La Maison Bollinger, Aÿ, France Artistic Direction: @balboste_paris Végétal Set: @studiolilo_ Lighting Design: Clémentine Pradier, @david.debrinay , @closeyoureyes_lightingdesign Lighting Direction on site: @quentinlambotte Performance: @horssurface.damiendroin 📸 Images: @michaelferire , @le_sharp

It’s been 3 weeks since we wrapped our handstand and coffee workshop @respace.be Full video live on YouTube (link in bio) This was such a fun way to spend a Sunday morning. I’m glad we filmed it so that I can revisit the happy moments whenever the mood strikes :) I was so impressed with the students and their commitment to mastering this skill. Thank you for showing up, for making my job feel like play, and for reminding me how exciting it can be to learn something new 🥰 I’ve already started planning the next one! Xoxo, Ally

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

Handstands in Brussels- The full workshop recap from March 22nd 🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️ Two weeks ago @le_sharp and I hosted a handstand and coffee workshop in the beautiful skylight room of @respace.be . It was a blast!! We are already brainstorming the next collaboration 😉 Check the full video on YouTube (link in bio or my stories for the next 24h). Xoxo, Ally

Onigiri looks simple. But doing it right is something else. We’re launching an exclusive workshop at @wolf.bxl with our chef @ma__yu 🇯🇵 Learning the perfect pressure, the right gesture, and exploring the world of Japanese flavours. The small details that change everything. Only a few spots left. Join us. Info in bio. SŪN

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

If the sun had a face, it would be Mayu’s. Her smile lights up the room every time she walks into SŪN. Mayu became part of SŪN like a best friend does. Naturally. Just like her cooking, she does not try to impress, she simply wants to make people feel something. In her own way, Mayu is like an onigiri. Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and always full of surprises. Today, she is sharing her passion and love with her team, before stepping into the most beautiful role of all. Mayu is the warmth of SŪN. A light that keeps growing, here and soon beyond… Si le soleil avait un visage, il aurait celui de Mayu. Un sourire qui éclaire la pièce chaque fois qu’elle arrive chez SŪN. Mayu est arrivée dans l’histoire de SŪN comme arrivent une meilleure amie, une évidence. Comme sa cuisine, elle ne cherche pas à impressionner mais à toucher. Mayu est aussi, à sa manière, un onigiri. Croquante à l’extérieur, moelleuse à l’intérieur, et toujours pleine de surprise. Aujourd’hui, elle transmet à son équipe l’amour qu’elle a mis dans chaque création, avant de s’accorder le plus beau des rôles. Mayu, c’est la chaleur de Sūn. Une lumière qui continue de grandir, ici, et bientôt ailleurs… #Onigiri #SunnySoftEgg #babyonigiri

In a world of sameness, bespoke design is the most powerful way to stand out and tell your story. That belief is what led us to launch @ovale_creative , a creative textile studio built on 20 years of combined experience in contemporary fashion, luxury and performance. We help companies express their identity through meaningful, made-to-measure textile design, where quality, aesthetics and ethics go hand in hand. From concept to production, we co-create tailor-made pieces to deliver refined, fully customized textile products. Olivia Borlée, Olympic 4×100m champion and co-founder of UNRUN4254, merges high-performance expertise with bold, elevated aesthetics, bringing innovation and strength to design.
Valentine Witmeur, co-founder of Valentine Witmeur Lab, blends craftsmanship with a contemporary vision shaped by her background in luxury brand management. Together, they unite fashion, luxury, and performance to lead Ovale’s creative vision. We are proud and grateful to already collaborate with inspiring clients, and we can’t wait to show you more. 📸: @le_sharp 🏢: @respace.be