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customers to explore the space. A
Main idea mezzanine level provides a view
from above; symmetrical arches
was to frame recessed seating and shelv-
ing; and stairs and steps lead up-
create an stairs, lead nowhere, and are inte-
grated into shelving, fireplaces
instagram- and the long marble bar.
The Budapest Café is de-
friendly signed to feel feminine, light and
fun, despite its loftiness and ex-
space, posed structure. A pink ball pool,
neon signage and original Eero
Biasol began by understand- Aarnio Bubble chair inspire play-
ing Anderson’s style: his symmet- where fulness, and the bathrooms surprise
rical, precise and quirky set de- with speckled pink terrazzo to
signs; vivid and nostalgic colour everyone is complement and contrast with the
palettes; and the sentiment that nostalgic-green hues of the café. “I
infuses his films. He tends to- welcome. wanted to open a cafe that is the
wards one-point perspectives and best for taking pictures. Everyone
peering down from above; gives loves beautiful things, I love them
attention to the edges of a set as too. And I just want to do what I
much as the middle; and frames stories with prosce- love. Our main customers are young girls, who also
nium arches. Modern, minimalist and refreshing inter- look for beautiful things everywhere.”
pretation is defined by design, materiality and brand.
The building façade projects a sense of grandeur with
an arch framing the entrance and welcoming patrons
to The Budapest Café. Once inside, customers are in-
vited to engage with the physical design of the café,
much like a stage set for patrons to play out their own
story. Layers, elevations and design features encourage
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