self

year

2025

location

Volos, Greece

area

52 sqm

status

In progress

year

2025

location

Volos, Greece

area

52 sqm

status

In progress

The central concept of the café-bar was based on strict geometric lines, balancing minimalism with a contemporary aesthetic, where materials and volumes shape a structured and refined spatial identity.

The elongated layout allowed for a clear division of functions between the café, bar, kitchen, and seating area. This separation is further emphasized by a curved form with integrated lighting, framing the dining space. Opposite this, a linear sequence organizes the preparation counters, display case, cashier, and coffee machine, concluding with a striped glass partition that filters visibility into the kitchen.

The central corridor leads to the back of the space, where an organic mirror visually doubles the perceived length of the interior. Along this pathway, broad water-inspired brushstrokes in pastel tones introduce a subtle touch of color.

Special attention was given to the linear counters of the cashier, display case, and coffee preparation area, which were deconstructed into smaller, irregular organic shapes, creating a contrast with the strictly rectangular inox bar counter. Above this, a wooden frame serves as a service bar, adding texture and visual depth.

To enhance the linearity of the space, elongated cylindrical pendant lights hang above the cashier and service counters, reinforcing the store’s elongated form.

At the storefront, a folding glass façade seamlessly connects the interior with the outdoor seating area, fostering a sense of openness. A linear bench clad in glossy rustic burgundy tiles anchors the design concept, complemented by matching stools placed at the indoor tables.