Images by Ilya Ivanov, courtesy of KIDZ Studio.
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Design Particulars: Kafeterija on Jove Ilića
- Challenge: Kafeterija
- Location: Belgrade, Jove Ilića, Serbia
- Space: 50 sq. meters (540 sq. toes)
- Accomplished: 2024
- Design: KIDZ Studio (Instagram)
- Architects: Egor Bogomolov, Ruben Movsisian and Artem Lebedev
- Photographer: Ilya Ivanov
Previous to their work designing a location of Kafeterija, a widely known espresso chain in Serbia, the group at KIDZ Studio typically used a Kafeterija location as an alternate workplace, discovering the setting cozy and creatively inspiring.
“The collaboration between KIDZ and the Kafeterija started with the query, ‘Can we work not solely within the Kafeterija but in addition along with it?’” the Belgrade-based design agency lately advised DCN.
Following an introductory assembly in the summertime of 2023, KIDZ sought to seize the spirit of Kafeterija as a workshop, “the place every product is exclusive and the interiors have an emphasis on craftsmanship and pure supplies.”
On the Jove Ilića location, inside a historic constructing that beforehand held a bar, step one was to “whitewash the partitions and engineer within the open,” in response to a undertaking description shared by KIDZ. The first espresso store elements — together with the bar, counters and seats — have been added later, then complemented by different components that have been stored or restored through the demolition and building course of.
The counter and benches have been made with a number of forms of wooden that have been overlaid utilizing a patchwork approach. The lighting system concerned scaffolding and metallic pipe clamps, which added design options whereas additionally fixing the sensible downside of masking {the electrical} cables. In the meantime, facade tiles on the terrace have been used so as to add a clear and tidy really feel to the area, creating a way of unity with the environment.
“In the course of the renovation course of, components of the unique structure have been additionally found and restored, together with a wood door and a facade stained glass window, preserving the look of the constructing,” the agency mentioned. “The results of the studio’s work is an area that mixes respect for custom and fashionable design options, reflecting the Kafeterija’s philosophy as a spot the place everybody can discover one thing to swimsuit their style in an environment of creativity and craftsmanship.”
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