Origo is the answer to the demand of a very passionate barista for a place for himself that should function as a coffee-shop during the day and a cocktail bar during the evenings. We like to think of it as his personal urban living in which we discovered some fantastic, authentic and old wooden beams after dismantling the existing plaster ceiling. We kept them and painted them white.

After understanding what is important from his point of view for a great coffee moment, we tried to mirror his beliefs and create a space that would allow coffee to be the star. Our goal was to create a relaxed atmosphere using natural materials and colors, but also have a little tension using contrasts (dark grey versus light wood color, wood versus metal).

The massiveness of the bar is contrasting with the 276 cups installation that is floating above , a very aery, white line, an reinterpretation of the manner  that glasses are hanged over the bar.

We designed the lighting fixtures having in mind the love for coffee and using coffee drippers. We have also designed the tables especially  for this project

Photographs: Radu Malasincu.
Via ArchDaily.