The small coffee shop, spanning 14 m2 with a restroom and two exits, is located in the historical center of Sevastopol, near the Honor Board. It is a standalone building constructed in the mid-20th century, characterized by its monumental architecture typical of that time. Before the reconstruction, the coffee shop had been operating for 6 years, with the main drawback being an inconvenient bar – very cramped with an entrance “under the table.” We provided more space for the cashier and barista, rearranged all equipment, and slightly extended the bar into the hall. Another task was to ensure comfortable seating in a very compact space. In the transit zone from the main entrance to the rear terrace, near the cash register and dessert display, many visitors tended to gather. To visually separate the seating area from the crowd, we redirected guests sitting at tables away from this flow. Additionally, to avoid facing a wall, we designed the seating and the table itself in a wavy ribbon shape, allowing for comfortable communication among guests by turning away from the main stream of visitors.
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CONCEPT
It all started with the mission of the Aroma Coffee Bar brand. One of which sounds like this – “Aroma gives you the opportunity to be who you are.” “Be yourself – and we will highlight you.” This is how we saw a new interpretation, which found its meaning in the visual aspect of the interior.
The foundation of the design is the white color – a clean canvas that serves as a background. The main focus of this space is the guest, each unique in their own way. In the center of the coffee shop, we designed a mirror, symmetrically positioned to a classic rosette on the ceiling, with a light source in the center illuminating the cafe visitors with different colors.
In addition to the main idea, we adhered to a number of criteria that also influenced the design. For example, the presence of classical elements was not arbitrary. The building, located near the Honor Board in the very center of Sevastopol, is constructed in the Stalinist style with classical elements such as cornices, decorative blocks with spheres, and columns. The modern interior gained a special charm and context thanks to the stucco work resembling a rosette on the ceiling and the cornice framing the delivery area.
Since the idea was to create a white canvas to avoid simplicity, we decided to introduce contrast. The contrast was not in color, but in textures: complementing the handcrafted plasterwork, we added cold and smooth stainless steel bar counter and metallic glossy elements – tables and chairs.
IN PROGRESS
