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lar footprint. At the heart of the space, a concrete service
counter is accented with beautiful hand-painted green and
teal tiles from Morocco that trace along the splashback and
wrap around the front of the bar. Warm brass elements –
arching custom-designed countertop lamps and a slender
foot rail – reinforce the venue’s refined aesthetic. Behind
the bar, display shelving made from white tubular steel hosts
pockets of greenery from Loose Leaf.
Timber-topped tables with banquette seating and
Pedrali chairs run the length of the space. At intervals,
lightweight steel framing with in-built lighting becomes
a sculptural element, providing a sense of intimacy with-
out breaking up the café’s openness. Upholstery enhanc-
es the pared-back mood of the space – a lush teal for the
banquette and a composition of grey, pink and classic some of the best seats in the house – a concrete bench
houndstooth for the wall-mounted bolster. Toward the traces around it, with Afteroom high stools from Menu
rear of the space, the semi-open kitchen is surrounded by catching a glimpse of the activity. At the front of the café,
a custom-designed bench with timber tabletops offers
street-side dining. Biasol considered the configuration of
this seating carefully, to ensure a strong visual connection
between diners outside and the energy within. In a
similar way, the alcove by the door was tailored to ac-
commodate orders to go.
A key priority for Biasol in this project was to de-
velop a strong relationship between the interior design
and the brand itself. Every element – from the menus
and coasters to the deli paper and crockery – has been
carefully conceived, reflecting their integrated approach.
Located in a busy shopping strip, the site offers. a
promising experience: well-thought design by a great
team of visuals and amazing food by successful restaura-
teurs. “We took an integrated approach to this project,
to make sure the architecture, interiors, branding and
products worked well together and produced a cohesive
and memorable dining experience,” says Biasol team.

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