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      Ravi Handa designs his own wine bar called Stem in Montreal

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      Reclaimed materials found during demolition work have been preserved and used as decoration in this Montreal wine bar called Stem that’s designed and co-owned by Ravi Handa Architect.

      Named Stem, the wine bar was completed earlier in 2020 near September, a cafe and surfboard workshop designed by the same architect in Montreal’s Little Burgundy neighbourhood.
      A piece of vintage wallpaper now hangs by the bar’s entranceUpon learning that a vacant space near September cafe would be taken up by a big-box pizza chain, the architect teamed up with some partners to lease the space themselves.

      “There was an uproar in the community and we [September] along with other local businesses on the block didn’t want a multinational chain as a neighbour,” Handa told Dezeen.
      “There was a great deal of pressure to create something soulful and anchored to place since we had convinced our landlords to break with a brand that we felt was perhaps void of soul and rather generic,” he added.
      Materials found on-site during demolition have been turned into artworksHanda envisioned an establishment that would draw cues from the cafe, offering a casual place for neighbours to gather in a nighttime setting.
      “As a partner, and because the business is physically linked to an already successful business, I was more emotionally invested in the design process than usual,” he said.
      “While the spirit of the cafe is reflected in the wine bar’s fine lines and warm palette, the new space has an identity of its own, using the stem as a source of inspiration.”
      Slim slats of wood, intended to represent wine glass stems, are a recurring motif in the interiors.
      A privacy screen separates the tasting room from the back-of-houseDuring the demolition of the existing space, several finishes and pieces of various materials were found and repurposed as artworks for the finished space.
      “Scraps of wood and metal were collected in collaboration with artist and friend Jeremy Le Chatelier, who incorporated them into works of art,” the architect said.

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      The long, narrow space features some walls painted in a dark green colour that was chosen based on a piece of vintage, hand-painted wallpaper that was found on site.
      Elsewhere, the existing brick demising walls are exposed in a nod to the area’s industrial past.
      Thin strips of wood that line the space are meant to look like the stem of a wine glassThin wooden slats cover the bar itself, a motif that is also found in a privacy screen that separates the back-of-house spaces from the tasting room.
      “[The screen] conceals the washroom and dishwashing area, without alienating workers from the lively energy in the bar,” said architect.
      New finishes contrast the existing walls in the bathroomIn the restroom, a concrete wall was left in its original condition, contrasting the new tiles and fixtures that were installed during the renovation.
      In an effort to support local brands and designers, the architect sourced furniture and lighting from within the city’s tight-knit design community. The lights are by a Luminaire Authentik and the furniture was designed by Atelier Appareil, the furniture arm of Appareil Architecture.
      Other projects in Montreal include a newly opened coworking space by Ivy Studio and a retro coffee bar downtown by Ménard Dworkind.
      The photography is by Olivier Blouin.

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      Interiors that are (almost) completely white can have a calming, minimalist feel. For our latest lookbook we have collected ten examples from the Dezeen archive, ranging from an Australian penthouse to a Japanese-informed apartment in Barcelona. More

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      Paulo Merlini Architects creates concrete spiral walkway inside Porto office

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      A spiralling concrete walkway and a storage wall filled with colourful ceramics are the standout features in this office for E-goi and Clavel’s Kitchen, designed by Paulo Merlini Architects.

      The three-storey building is the headquarters for two companies: Clavel’s Kitchen, which creates digital content for brands in the food sector, and email marketing provider E-goi.
      A spiralling concrete ramp connects the three floorsPaulo Merlini Architects designed the 2,800-square-metre workplace to be functional and flexible, but to also feel playful and creative.

      “One of the most important issues in designing a company’s headquarters is to create a space that expresses and is in line with the corporate culture,” said the studio.
      “Both E-goi and Clavel’s Kitchen present a rather informal type of management, although extremely professional, and asked us for a space that would express that – a fluid, equal, heterogeneous and unpretentious space.”
      A skylight illuminates the walkway from aboveThe building is made of two structures – one preexisting and one new – which join together.
      The concrete ramp forms the natural heart of the newly connected interior, providing access between floors while also functioning as a meeting place for staff.

      Concrete spiral staircase twists through open-plan office by Hildebrand

      Slender vertical bars create a balustrade, while adding to the sculptural appearance of the spiral.
      There’s also a skylight above, which allows natural light to filter down through all three floors.
      A storage wall is filled with objects used in photoshootsThe colourful storage wall, located on the first floor, provides a striking backdrop to the spiral.
      Built from wood and with a backdrop of clear glass, this huge shelving unit is filled with cooking equipment, crockery and tableware, used by Clavel’s Kitchen for photoshoots.
      These elements are organised by colour, creating a rainbow effect.
      The photography studio benefits from north lightThe photography studio is positioned directly in front of this wall, behind the glazed north-facing facade, so that it can benefit from natural light with minimal shadows.
      Paulo Merlini Architects said this is “the best light for the type of function it offers since, reflected by the sky, it offers low-contrast lighting, remaining relatively constant during the day”.
      “Wooden boxes” organise the interior layoutOther spaces in the office include a dining room with enough space for 100 people to eat together along with a mix of formal and informal meeting rooms and video-call booths.
      These spaces are organised by a series of “wooden boxes”. Some of these are complete volumes that contain entire rooms or booths, while others are made up of partition walls or ceiling surfaces.
      Meeting rooms are housed within these wooden volumesOne box incorporates three house-shaped openings, with banquette seating and tables built in, while another features curtains and beanbags.
      “It is the distribution of these boxes throughout the space that defines all the spatial dynamics,” said the studio.
      Spaces are designed to be flexible and fun”By distributing these functions in a heterogenic way throughout the space, and by mismatching these elements in a kind of organised chaos, we guarantee spatial versatility and create a series of nooks and crannies that allow several kinds of appropriation,” it continued.
      “We guarantee ample spaces where the interaction between co-workers takes place with great naturalness, and more discrete spaces where you can read a book, relax, or even have a more informal meeting.”
      Photography is by Ivo Tavares.
      Project credits
      Architect: Paulo Merlini ArchitectsProject team: Paulo Merlini, André Santos

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