Coffee Shop, which is located in the beautiful city on the shore of the Caspian Sea — is a cosy café which strives to enhance the coffee culture in the region. Just after the opening, it became the main place for local community gatherings. The project was inspired by chess — the game itself and the illusion it naturally creates and its mystery. And also, historic cafés’ distinctive style and the splendid colours of various distinct types of coffee.
The key goal was to carefully preserve the unique atmosphere inside the historic building. That is the principal reason for the soft and natural colour choice, along with the brick wall and properly fitted to it, chess floor tiles. There are echoing curvilinear sofas, arched doorways in the interior, and a painted wave on the wall and bar counter that links the whole space all together.
At the entrance, we can instantly notice a bar counter painted by a local artist. The undulating lines and shelves accurately represent the beauty and uniqueness of the coffee-coloured palette. Everything is intentionally designed in delicate characteristic hues that naturally fit the floor tiles, in which there is a hint of a chess board. Pieces of furniture and decorative lights were designed by architects' sketches, made precisely for this project and executed by local craftsmen.
A smaller space that is separated by arched doorways, designed specifically for family or friends’ gatherings. The room has arched windows on the entire wall, glass block partitions and a round sofa. The round table stand is made of single-piece stone. All those elements create an excellent overall experience by bringing together good company, and most importantly, well-designed surroundings.
The bathroom area became the brightest accent in the project. The team’s desired result was to positively affect the guests. The space was thoughtfully designed with arch doorways. Radiant ochre-coloured tiles, a round wall sconce, and a custom-made rich blue concrete washbasin — all these essential elements are properly designating this room as the most vivid spot. The washbasin’s simple geometric forms perfectly adapt the flowing and winding lines of the space, naturally creating an ideal balance.
In the façade design, the grey colour complements the white and also provides a harmonious accompaniment to the characteristic arched windows.
