Project name: Begin Café
Interior design: Duplex Architectural Bureau
Design Team: Karina Gimranova, Leyli Kurbanova, Duplex Architectural Bureau
Location: 9 Kozina Street, Kazan, Russia
Photo: Sergey Krasyuk
Area: 90,7 м2
Year: July 2024
Project description from design firms Duplex Architectural Bureau
The owners of the cafe had an idea to create an oasis of summer in the city with a cozy and attractive atmosphere. Having imagined the emotions of the future guests of the cafe, we built the concept on a combination of pleasant images that remain in the memory after travels and walks along cozy resort streets, where the walls are covered with ivy and decorated with arches, and the colors of landscapes are as if scorched by the sun. We have interpreted this romantic mix of impressions in the interior so that every visitor could feel himself a part of the journey and feel cozy and exciting emotions that will complete his gastronomic experience.
To give a special feeling of warmth, as in a visit to loved ones, we decorated the walls with embroidered panels, which are made by crochet in the Punch needle technique. Such execution gives them an expressive texture and emotionality.
The floor tiles are reminiscent of street tiles with their artisanal character. Green glossy tiles on vertical surfaces play with shades in the light, changing the perception of the interior, bringing lightness and cheerfulness. The format of small squares gives a retro charm. The cozy handmade theme is supported by custom-made pendant lights and sconces.
A light luxurious accent of green marble creates an elegant entourage and emphasizes the sophistication of the dishes.
There are three types of countertops in the interior. Each of them brings a different note to the overall mood. Stone in a shaped frame of wood gives playfulness and lightness, creates tactile impressions from the combination of the coolness of stone and the warmth of wood. A tabletop made of wood is warm and silky. A tabletop that combines wood and textiles creates a homely and cozy feeling.
Maintaining the light nostalgic mood of the space, we replicated the shape of vintage chairs found from collectors.
The evening cafe welcomes its guests with a soft and relaxing atmosphere. Light accents on the tables, like warm invitations, invite guests to sit down, enhancing the senses and emphasizing the beauty of the food served. The light of sconces glides along the walls, revealing natural irregularities and roughness, adding a special charm and warmth to the interior.
