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      Commoncraft draws on “beauty in imperfection” for New York cafe

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      Distressed concrete, rowlock bricks and worn plasterwork create an intentionally unfinished appearance at this cafe in New York City’s East Village neighbourhood, designed by Brooklyn studio Commoncraft.

      For its expansion into Manhattan, New Jersey-based Kuppi Coffee Company secured a 350-square-foot space on bustling St Marks Place – its second location.
      Textured concrete plaster envelops the interior of Kuppi Cafe in the East VillageThe compact interior has just enough space for a customer area and the cafe counter, plus a prep area and a WC for staff at the back.
      Commoncraft approached the front-of-house space with an ethos akin to wabi-sabi, the Japanese art of “flawed beauty”.
      Commoncraft chose materials for the space that appear purposefully rough and unfinished”Employing a range of rough and raw materials, Commoncraft’s design of Kuppi Cafe seeks out the beauty in imperfection,” said the studio, which was founded by Zach Cohen and Tony-Saba Shiber.

      Textured concrete plaster curves up from two perpendicular walls and over the ceiling, enveloping the room together with the concrete floor.
      The compact space features a small bench for customers awaiting their ordersWhere these walls meet, a vertical element is wrapped in bluish plaster that’s peeling away to reveal a whitewash beneath.
      The Kuppi logo is applied faintly at the top, and stainless-steel shelves for displaying merchandise are cut into part of the pillar’s corner.
      The cafe counter is faced in bricks stacked on their sides to expose their “guts”Zones for customer interaction – including the service counter and a small bench – are defined by terracotta bricks, which are stacked on their sides in rowlock courses “to expose their core and mortar ‘guts’.”
      “Each terracotta volume is terminated by a course of cut bricks, further revealing the rough, imperfect cores,” Commoncraft said.

      Commoncraft designs whimsical Gertie cafe in Williamsburg

      In such a compact space, the designers have ensured that their concept carries through each of the cafe’s elements.
      “The material honesty of the space is further reinforced by a number of small details,” said Commoncraft.
      A corner element is wrapped in bluish plaster that’s distressed to reveal a whitewash underneathThese include floating stainless steel shelves behind the counter, a freestanding glass splash guard for baked goods and spherical concrete pendant lights suspended at different heights above the bench.
      The cafe is highly visible from the high-traffic street through its fully glazed facade.
      The counter is terminated by a course of cut bricksNew York City is home to thousands of cafes and coffee shops, including many independent establishments with unique interiors intended to entice customers inside.
      Among them is another Commoncraft project: a Williamsburg eatery named Gertie designed as a playful tribute to the owner’s grandmother.
      The photography is by Andrew Fu.
      Project credits:
      Client: Kuppi Coffee Company (Kevin and Vivian Kim)Architecture and interior design: CommoncraftPlumbing engineer: Alan R SchwartzGeneral contractor: LTI Construction Corp

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      Eight homes where mid-century modern furniture adds a stylish touch

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      Pieces by designers Charles and Ray Eames and Isamu Noguchi are on show in this lookbook, which features homes with eye-catching mid-century modern furniture.

      Mid-century furniture, which often has simple lines and a sculptural feel, adds a modernist touch to these homes, which range from period properties to newly built and renovated houses.
      Among the interiors showcased in this lookbook are iconic architect Le Corbusier’s own home and a residence in London’s upmarket Mayfair area that has been filled with mid-century modern and art deco details.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring perforated brick-walls, budget home interiors and immersive saunas in peaceful settings.
      Photo by Mariell Lind HansenZero House, UK, by Ben Garrett and Rae Morris

      Owners Ben Garrett and Rae Morris updated Zero House, which was informed by Californian Case Study Houses, themselves in a way that would honour its mid-century roots.
      The living room features a striking floor-to-ceiling fireplace clad in tiles, as well as a number of furniture pieces in warm colours. Among them is a classic Eames office chair in a dark-brown leather colour that matches the wooden panelling that decorates the room.
      Find out more about Zero House ›
      Photo by Jeff CateHudson Woods home, US, by Magdalena Keck
      Located in upstate New York, this holiday home has an interior that fuses Danish and Japanese design. A dinner table and chairs by designer Finn Juhl are among the Danish pieces used in the house, where they look both functional and elegant.
      A simple lamp with a gold-coloured shade above the table adds a decorative touch and matches the brass fastenings at the backs of the chairs.
      Find out more about the Hudson Woods home ›
      Photo by Polina Parcevskya and Julie SmorodkinaRadikal Klassisk, Spain, by Puntofilipino 
      The interior of this Spanish apartment in a former bank building has a moody, interesting colour palette and features richly textured materials including terrazzo, clay-rendered walls and marble tiles.
      In contrast, the furniture is streamlined and unfussy, including a sculptural lounge chair by Danish designer Hans J Wegner in the living room.
      Find out more about the Radikal Klassisk ›
      Photo by Jack LovelCity Beach House, Australia, by Design Theory
      American artist and designer Noguchi’s iconic coffee table, made from a heavy glass tabletop that rests on two undulating wooden legs, has pride of place in the living room of City Beach House.
      The interior, created by Australian studio Design Theory, responds to the design and natural material palette of the house itself, which is from the 1960s.
      Find out more about City Beach House ›
      Photo by Jim StephensonHallen, Sweden, by Åsa Hjort Architects
      This newly built home in the southern Swedish region of Österlen has a blocky geometric design and large windows that provide views out across the Baltic Sea.
      An Eames lounge chair adds a comfortable resting space in one of the rooms, where its dark hues contrast against sheer white curtains and pale wood flooring.
      Find out more about Hallen ›
      Photo is by Joe FletcherMoore House, US, by Woods + Dangaran
      A pair of vintage globe-shaped pendants by Dutch designer Frank Ligtelijn light up the bathroom in this 1960s California home designed by architect Craig Ellwood.
      The bathroom also features a dark Emperador marble countertop and a wall clad in Japanese porcelain tiles.
      Find out more about Moore House ›
      Photo by Felix Speller and Child StudioMayfair residence, UK, by Child Studio
      The “Pernilla” lounge chair by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson is among the many mid-century modern furniture pieces on show in this London apartment.
      Local practice Child Studio told Dezeen that the spacious lounge that houses the chair was informed by the grand salon in fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent’s Paris home.
      Find out more about the Mayfair residence ›

      Studio apartment, France, by Le Corbusier
      Le Corbusier’s apartment in his Immeuble Molitor apartment building in Paris, where he lived for more than three decades, reopened to the public in 2018.
      Visitors to the modernist flat can admire mid-century modern furniture pieces including a black leather edition of the designer’s signature LC2 lounge chair, which sits next to a cowhide rug at the entrance of the apartment.
      Find out more about Le Corbusier’s apartment ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring perforated brick-walls, budget home interiors and immersive saunas in peaceful settings.

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      This week we looked forward to the architecture and design trends of 2024

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      This week on Dezeen, we looked forward to the buildings set to be completed in 2024 and the architecture, design and interiors trends that will impact the upcoming year.

      We rounded up 12 key buildings that will be completing over the next year – these include projects by Kéré Architecture, Sou Fujimoto, Zaha Hadid Architects and Foster + Partners.
      We looked at the trends of 2024We also looked at the architecture, design and interiors trends of 2024. Interior design will have a focus on individualism and see a backlash to the rise in AI design, while we will see less experimentation and more “safe spaces” this year in architecture.
      Dezeen’s editorial director Max Fraser predicted that in design, we will see the rise of material intelligence and a rush for sustainable accreditation.
      Mercedes-Benz is designing a skyscraper in DubaiIn architecture news, car brand Mercedes-Benz and developer Binghatti have revealed plans for a supertall skyscraper in central Dubai.

      The car company’s first branded residential tower will reportedly be 341 meters high and located close to the Burj Khalifa.
      “Our aim with our first branded real estate residential tower is to create new, desirable grounds that inherit our brand’s DNA and give our customers a place to arrive, unwind and come home to,” said Britta Seeger, a member of the management board for Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
      The latest Neom region was revealedIn Saudi Arabia, the latest region of the Neom mega-development was revealed.
      Named Norlana, the development designed by architecture studio 10 Design will be a town wrapped around a marina on the Gulf of Aqaba.
      Catherine Slessor wrote an opinion on Carlo Ratti’s Venice appointmentFollowing Carlo Ratti’s appointment as the curator of the next Venice Architecture Biennale, critic Catherine Slessor wrote an opinion piece that raises questions about how the event will be impacted by Italy’s far-right government.
      “Viewed as a supposedly safe pair of Italian hands, Ratti’s appointment marks a screeching U-turn from [previous curator] Lesley Lokko, whose tenure was structured around narratives of decarbonisation and decolonisation,” she wrote.
      Design Week announced it was closingIn the UK, online design magazine Design Week announced that it had ceased publication and that its website will be taken offline later this month.
      “Design Week is ceasing publication with immediate effect,” said a statement.
      “Design Week’s parent company, Centaur, has made the decision to close the publication as its strategy shifts towards its ‘core audience of marketers, and focuses on training, information, and intelligence’.”
      A Danish summerhouse was one of this week’s most-read projectsPopular projects this week included a monolithic summerhouse on the Danish coast, a pitched-roof house in Massachusetts and a store arranged around a conversation pit.
      This week on Dezeen
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      Monolithic green marble forms “majestic wall” in Milan apartment

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      Italian studio AIM has designed a compact, multi-level apartment interior in Milan organised around a floor-to-ceiling Verde Alpi marble partition.

      Created in collaboration with local marble artisans Bianco67, AIM Studio used the wall to divide the various functions of Green Nest, aiming to create an elegant backdrop for a dynamic domestic experience.
      Monolithic green marble carves apartment interior by AIM Studio in Milan”The design challenge [for] Green Nest was to combine the compact size of the dwelling with the desire to create inviting, functional and representative spaces pleasant to live in at all times of the day,” AIM Studio told Dezeen.
      “We were looking for a single gesture to characterise the apartment [and were] inspired by the idea of a majestic wall [running] through the heart of the house,” the studio continued. “This massive element, both because of its solid presence and its intrinsic beauty, is the focal point on which the entire design revolves.”
      The fluid living spaces can be divided by an operable ribbed glass doorThe marble partition was constructed as a permeable threshold between the apartment’s lower level living spaces and a staircase leading to the habitable roof terrace above.

      Designed as a single, fluid area, the main living room and bedroom can be separated by full-height ribbed glass doors. 
      The studio used the marble wall system to host functional storage and compartment spacesAIM Studio sought to meet the practical requirements of small-footprint living by using the Alpi marble to conceal a series of deep storage compartments.
      “More than a monolith, the volume is an inhabited wall whose thickness is continuously perforated, crossed and interrupted to host the different functions of living,” AIM Studio said.
      “[It] was designed as a precious shell but [leaves] nothing to chance in terms of containment and management of the space. Every compartment, every opening, has been designed [for utility].”

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      Behind the marble partition, the staircase to the rooftop terrace was completed with a central lightwell to draw natural light into the space below.
      The studio also integrated large windows into the main living area to encourage an interplay of light on the reflective marble surface and to evoke a chiaroscuro-like effect.
      The compact kitchen was formed by suspended travertine joineryTucked into a corner of the living room, the kitchen was demarcated by suspended travertine joinery and an embossed mirror feature wall.
      Neutral-toned fixtures and restrained furniture pieces were selected to balance the apartment’s modern aesthetic and emphasise the drama of the green marble.
      An embossed mirror feature wall was connected to the kitchen nook”We conceived this project as a search for authenticity; a minimal but at the same time welcoming and functional design created through natural, precious [and] timeless materials.”
      “We hope that this search for authenticity will be perceived by those who will inhabit these spaces and that it will translate into family atmospheres and elegant, but convivial, environments.”
      The studio selected a neutral material palette to emphasise the green marble gestureFounded in 2012 by Claudio Tognacca in Milan, AIM Studio has projects spanning across architecture, interior design and product development both in Italy and internationally.
      Other recently completed projects in Italy include Antonino Cardillo’s design for “a miniature palazzo” residence near Lake Garda and Humbert & Poyet’s interior conversion of a 16th-century Milanese chapel into a Beefbar restaurant.
      The photography is by Simone Bossi

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      Maximalism to make way for “quiet refinement” in 2024 say interior designers

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      Interior design in 2024 will have a focus on individualism and see a backlash to the rise in AI design while colours will be informed by global warming, interior designers across the globe told Dezeen.

      While the trend for locally sourced materials and sustainable biomaterials looks set to become more pronounced, designers also believe that interiors will move away from the earthy hues and soft shapes seen during the pandemic years.
      However, the maximalist trend predicted by many to take off in 2023 appears to have given way to a more individualist take on interiors, with a focus on simplicity recalling the designs of US fashion pioneer Halston.
      Studio Becky Carter designed the interior of Cecchi’s restaurant. Photo by Joseph Kramm”I’m seeing a growing interest in post-industrial aesthetic and quiet refinement,” said Becky Carter, founder of the eponymous US studio.
      “Maximalism now seems out of touch,” she added. “Even the womb-like softness of the 1970s inspiration we’ve seen so much of is starting to feel heavy and overdone.”

      “There’s a refreshing air to Halston-esque modernity: simple, unfussy materials, elegantly arranged, detailed, but without excess.”
      “We foresee a shift in direction”
      Yohei Terui and Hiromu Yuyama from Japanese studio I IN also believe we will see a move away from earthy hues in interiors.
      “Over the past couple of years, the theme has revolved around earthy colour and simplicity through the use of natural materials,” the duo told Dezeen.

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      “However, we foresee a shift in direction, trending towards a more ‘decorative’ approach, in contrast to the previous style,” they added.
      “We believe that this shift is driven by the prevailing desire of self-expression and individuality in today’s culture.”
      New Delhi-based interior designer Iram Sultan echoed the preference for more individual designs, saying we will see: “Emotional design, personalized spaces, a fresh approach towards materials, finishes and textures, and interiors that are easy, warm, comfortable and sustainable.”
      Interiors to focus on “real places” rather than AI-generated designs
      The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) in 2022 and 2023 was also on people’s minds, with several designers mentioning a backlash against digital designs.
      “Memorable and customised spaces that are not Pinterest- and AI-generated will be preferable, as the race against interior design and AI technology grows,” said UK-based designer Tola Ojuolape.
      The Standard in Ibiza was designed by Oskar Kohnen. Photo by Salva LopezIn 2024, interior design will be more about creating tangible spaces, according to London-based Oskar Kohnen Studio.
      “We want to see less digital dream houses of pandemic years, and go back to real places,” studio founder Oskar Kohnen said. “Forward-thinking conceptual interiors that create long-term value rather than effects.”
      Julien Sebban of French studio Uchronia agreed, saying: “The biggest trend will be very textured materials, cosy and comforting such as shearling or thick wool. As people need an antidote to digital they need to feel the physical world.”
      2024 may see “resurgence of the arts and crafts style”
      When it comes to material trends for 2024, designers are choosing to work with natural and local materials.
      “For me, natural materials with a strong connection to their placement have a profound bond with today’s design,” said Pedro Ramírez de Aguilar, co-founder of Mexican studio RA!
      “I believe materials such as wood and natural plasters play a crucial role in creating a sense of grounding.”
      Spacon & X designed Noma spinoff POPL. Photo by Bjørn BertheussenDanish studio Spacon & X partner Malene Hvidt argued that the materials used also affect the colours chosen for interiors, saying: “We also try to use colours that emphasise the natural appearance of the material itself, such as treating wood with tinted linseed to preserve the pattern of the grain.”
      This sentiment was echoed by Tim Greer, director at Australian studio TZG. “I’m hoping that we will see more natural materials with fewer complex and unsustainable finishes,” he said.
      “I think the drive towards sustainability will see the use of more natural materials and a resurgence of the arts and crafts style,” Sultan added.
      “There is a genuine return to solid bold colours”
      The colours of our interiors next year will range from pale fresh hues, such as pistachio, to stronger shades.
      “Palette-wise, I feel there is a genuine return to solid bold colours – be it a punch of emerald green, mustard yellow or Yves Klein-blue to provoke the visual energy. The expression of materiality and tactility is also a key focus for my studio this coming year,” said Hong Kong designer André Fu.
      “Customers are thriving for experiences to express their own personality and values – this has led to a greater awareness for the role design plays in the realms of hospitality.”

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      “I’m loving seeing light, lemon-lime yellow being utilized. I also think pistachio has yet to peak,” said Carter, while Ojuolape believes in “rich, pigmented and plaster colours”.
      “The colour and material trends will be very warm colours and more specifically orange as we need joy and to warm things up,” said Sebban. “With global warming more important than ever, that will be the colour we get used to.”
      “Embrace a bold departure from the ordinary as the world adopts warm, earthy tones inspired by landscapes and eclectic hues drawn from various cultural expressions, all crafted with sustainably sourced materials,” added Nigeria-based designer Titi Ogufere.
      Biophilia will continue to “be a staple”
      The designers Dezeen spoke to all said they were taking the subject of sustainability seriously. There is a need to create “lasting design,” said US-based designer Giancarlo Valle.
      “Sustainability cannot be separated from the world of building,” he argued. “The most sustainable thing one can do as a designer is to create something that someone will not want to take down after a short period of time.”
      Nordic Knots in Stockholm has an interior by Studio Giancarlo Valle. Photo courtesy of Nordic KnotsSpacon & X’s Hvidt added that customers are also increasingly demanding when it comes to sustainability.
      “Sustainability is fast becoming a key consideration when it comes to interior design,” she said.
      “Studios such as ours are always looking for new ways to become increasingly responsible – this is also what clients are expecting as we collectively become more aware of our impact on the planet, especially for future generations.”
      This focus is seen in the use of plants and trees indoors as well as outdoors to create biophilic designs – interiors that are more connected to the natural environment.
      “Biophilia will continue to be a staple in the design aesthetic as well as beautiful, natural and healthy surface finishes,” said Ojuolape.
      “The biophilic movement will remain strong,” agreed Sultan.
      “In the future, ‘high-end’ may mean local artisan work” 
      Ogufere added that sustainable design will draw on local communities.
      “Sustainability takes a global stage, with collaborative projects empowering local communities and embracing circular design principles, reflecting a collective commitment to environmentally conscious practices worldwide,” she said.
      “Personally, I believe that sustainability is about building with a local hand, using local materials to create a profound sense of community and reduce carbon emissions,” agreed RA!’s Ramírez de Aguilar.
      “Architects are becoming more aware of their immediate context and are losing the fear of only using ‘high-end materials.’ In the near future, ‘high-end’ may mean local artisan work.”
      Uchronia believes we will see warm colours like in its Paris coffee shop. Photo by Félix Dol MaillotFinally, designers were also planning to include technology in their interiors next year.
      “Technology will be used to enhance the quality of living,” said Sultan.
      Terui and Yayama from I IN, who see textiles as a strong trend next year, said: “Collaboration between the interior design and fashion industries can contribute to the development of new technology which in turn allows innovative spaces to be created.”
      Fu believes this can also help make projects more sustainable, saying: “I think considerations for sustainability is an integral aspect of my design approach, it’s all an organic and subconscious act – from the selection of materials to the integration of technology into the design without undermining the overall experience in mind.”
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      Studio Gameiro draws on Algarve’s craftsmanship for Austa restaurant interior

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      A bench made from ancient rock salt, a carved stone bar and custom-made aluminium furniture were used by Studio Gameiro for the interior of Portuguese restaurant Austa.

      Located in the town of Almancil, Portugal, the studio drew on the craftsmanship of the surrounding Algarve region when designing the interior of the Austa restaurant and coffee shop, which also has a shoppable pantry.
      Studio Gameiro designed the interior of Austa”The inspiration behind the design of Austa was a fascinating journey rooted in the rich heritage and craftsmanship of a much underrated – and still unknown – area in the Algarve region of Portugal,” studio founder João Gameiro told Dezeen.
      “It has an extraordinary tradition in expertly crafted objects, from ceramics to weaving, iron and copper works, and even salt extraction, which ended up playing an absolute central role in the project.”
      A sofa made from rock salt is among the custom-designed furnitureStudio Gameiro used tactile materials for the restaurant, cladding its walls in soft lime stucco in earthy beige and tan hues.

      Much of the furniture was custom-built, including a four-metre-long bench and a collection of bespoke plinths made out of locally mined rock salt.
      “We learnt that right underneath our feet, in Loulé, there was a rock salt mine, 230 metres deep into the Earth, with 230-million-years-old salt,” Gameiro said.
      More than 200 salt blocks make up the bench”We had to do something with this incredible material and convinced the Loulé mine to collaborate with us to transform some of their leftover pieces into building blocks, and then ‘puzzling’ them out to form a completely original object,” he continued.
      “These blocks were carved in the same dimensions of the terracotta tiles used in several complementary projects, and arranged in a specific manner, extending the formal reference of the geometry patterns found in the local terracotta kilns.”
      Customers can shop the pantry section of AustaThe resulting bench was constructed from 230 geometric blocks made from the rock salt, which Gameiro said are “almost as strong as stone”.
      “In essence, the Austa project not only carries a story of design and craftsmanship but also embraces the strength and endurance of materials deeply rooted in the Algarve’s geological history,” Gameiro said. “Digging down to showcase something unique out in the open.”
      Aluminium chairs were made for the restaurantAusta’s founders Emma and David Campus and Studio Gameiro also worked with local artisans to create custom-made furniture for the store. This includes wooden stools informed by Portuguese cafe chairs, as well as locally made aluminium chairs.
      Stone was used for the main bar in the restaurant in another reference to the history of the Algarve.

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      “The central bar showcases intricately carved moleanos stone blocks, a nod to the region’s mining heritage, complementing the light hues of the space,” Gameiro said.
      “Bespoke designed fixed equipment, including bathroom sinks, echoes the dimensions of terracotta tiles, paying tribute to the sea’s colours and textures.”
      Copper light pendants decorate the spaceCopper and other metals were chosen for decorative and practical accessories.
      “Our research on local craftsmanship led us to incorporate copper, gold and silver, echoing techniques dating back to the Roman and Arab periods,” Gameiro said.
      “Inspired by the art of making copper saucepans (still amply used nowadays), a nine-piece series of copper light pendants was designed to create a moody light feature, celebrating heritage, memory, and expertise, and the serendipity of all involved.”
      The bar was made from carved moleanos stone blocksAusta and Studio Gameiro will also release a limited collection of the furniture designed for the restaurant that will be available for purchase, making it a shoppable interior.
      Other notable interior projects in Portugal include an Algarve boutique hotel with vintage furnishings and a home with an interior that was informed by theatre spaces.

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      Moroni Ciovini and Ana Montero expose textured concrete walls in Buenos Aires shop

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      Local architecture studio Moroni Ciovini and designer Ana Montero have preserved the exposed layers of concrete wall for this bookstore and café in Buenos Aires.

      At just 247 square feet (23 square metres), Medio Pan cafe is just large enough to fit seating, a bar and bookshelves, which are located at the back and front of the store.
      Local studio Moroni++Ciovini and designer Ana Montero have completed a café and bookstore in Buenos AiresFor the shop’s interior, Moroni Ciovini (M++C) and Montero created a furniture unit of multilaminate guatambú wood that makes up the shop’s seating, bar and posterior bookshelf.
      A narrow bench runs along the length of the shop, facing the bar, so that visitors can get a closer look at the barista’s work, according to the team.
      The team preserved the original flooring and textured walls of the spaceStorage was integrated below the bench, while small wooden armrests were placed periodically and double as side tables.

      The seating runs directly into the bookshelf, which expands over the entrance to storage space at the back of the store. A chainlink fence extends from the top of the bookshelf to meet the ceiling.
      They created a wooden furniture system for the space that consists of seating, a bar and a bookshelfOn the opposite side of the bookshelf, a wider bench takes up the corner, providing a nook for visitors to more “calmly” enjoy a book.
      The cafe bar takes up the remaining space, with its front abutting the shop’s facade to double as a window counter.
      A soft green was used in tiles, paint, and textilesThe team created folding glass doors for the storefront, which can be arranged in a variety of positions. Small shelves were affixed to the doors, which display a changing parade of books held down by neon green elastic and small wooden pins.
      According to the team, the folding doors were created to evoke newsstands found throughout Buenos Aires.

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      The space was completed with soft green highlights, found in backsplash tile, cushioning and pillows that line the wooden seating, a curtain at the back of the store and Formica countertops.
      The layers and patterns of the textured concrete walls were kept largely preserved and covered with a transparent coating to display the space’s previous uses, while the team also decided to keep the original granite tile as a nod to the building’s history.
      The storefront was informed by newsstands found throughout Buenos AiresMoroni Ciovini is a Buenos Aires and Valencia-based architecture studio founded by Christian Moroni and Belén Ciovini.
      Elsewhere in Buenos Aires, designer Florencia Rissotti recently renovated a warehouse to host a fabric store and architects Julio Oropel and Jose Luis Zacarias Otiñano created a bio-art installation focused on fungi.
      The photography is by Fernando Schapochnik
      Project credits:
      Architecture: Moroni++Ciovini, Ana Montero Construction: Estudio KO

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      Dezeen Debate features restaurant with “rich details” in Detroit Book Tower

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      The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features hospitality venues inside Detroit’s restored Book Tower by Method Co. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now.

      As part of an extensive restoration of the 1920s neoclassical building by its developer and architecture studio ODA, design company Method Co was brought on to conceptualise and operate several restaurants, bars and a hotel within the Book Tower.
      Commenters were full of praise for the project, with one saying “those interiors are lavish – the rich details” and another noting its “incredible fresh 21st-century feel”.
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