STUDIO CLUSTER

The groundfloor commercial space, rich in historic detailing, was transformed into a multifunctional venue — currently operating as a coffee and wine bar with an integrated exhibition area. Looking ahead, the concept is designed to evolve — potentially becoming a curated bookshop or a guestchef restaurant. This fluid identity sparked an intriguing design challenge: could we craft a central piece of furniture that went beyond the functional needs of a bar? A piece that, even without the coffee machines or wine fridges, could still serve a meaningful role in future iterations?

The result is a lightly curved tabletop, supported by a series of legs — some functional, some purely structural, some housing technical elements like a sink. Remove the service units, and what remains is a floating gesture in space: a sculptural element rather than a fixed counter. To enable this, wheel mounted drawer units and a fridge housing are fully removable. We intentionally placed the inner curve on the visitor's side — a somewhat unconventional choice, but one that allowed us to erase the notion of "front" and "back." The furniture becomes an open experience, not a service barrier. A 3-meter-high pivoting steel door adds a final pop of playful contrast—injecting bold color into the room. The handle? Crafted in the same profile as the legs, bringing the whole story full circle.