This 130 m² café is conceived as a bright and welcoming all-day space designed for everyday use by local residents. The project transforms an empty space into a carefully structured interior where functionality, atmosphere, and material expression are brought into balance.

The spatial organisation revolves around an open kitchen that acts as both the functional core and the visual centerpiece of the café. Finished in stainless steel and metal-fronted cabinetry, it introduces a subtle industrial character that is softened by warm wooden elements connecting it to the dining area. The entrance is compact and efficient, separated from the main hall by a glass shelving system that functions as both display and partition. A long linear ceiling light extends from the entrance through the dining area, visually connecting the two spaces and becoming one of the project's defining elements. Large windows fill the interior with natural light, while mirrored surfaces and partial partitions make the more private areas feel open and integrated.

The design is based on a restrained palette of white ceramic tiles, wood, stainless steel, glass, and marble. These materials create a calm backdrop enriched by contrasting textures, a large abstract artwork, and vintage blue Murano glass sconces that add color and personality to the space.

Lighting is treated as an essential architectural element. Natural daylight is complemented by warm accent lighting and directional spotlights, allowing the atmosphere to shift throughout the day — from a bright morning café to a more intimate evening setting.

Custom-designed furniture is combined with carefully selected vintage pieces, including Plia chairs and DSC 106 chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, reinforcing the project's timeless character. Attention to circulation, ergonomics, and material details ensures a comfortable experience, while the dialogue between industrial precision and artisanal elements gives the café a distinctive identity rooted in simplicity and everyday use.