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Simplicity is a huge concept in Zen;
understandably, this carries over
into how architects design
environments and how Japanese
designers think about spatial
concepts.

Minimalist Saint Petersburg

Minimalist design is not only used in creating resi-
dential spaces for those who choose to live a simple life.
We have also seen it in practice in other areas such as
modern office design. It is less common, however, when
it comes to restaurants, coffee or dessert shops, places that
usually attempt to wow their customers with the power of
detail. This is why we talked to Andre Barinov, Russian
designer who recently designed one of the most minimal- BUILT FOR
istic places in Saint Petersburg.
The interior design of this two-level coffee shop, Your Success
located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, in a
reconstructed building , has become an interesting task
in terms of endowing the space with a certain philosophy.
The major hallmarks of this design were top level
of functionality, simplicity of lines, creation an atmo-
sphere, where everything is subordinated to the idea of Can your blender rough-chop
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theme of the shop.
Lighting plays a special role in creating an intimate
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is also fits with the philosophy of wabi-sabi.

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