Descrizione

The basic concept of the design was to produce a Café that embraces and translates some ideas that we think are key within Italian culture and architecture. With this in mind, the Café explores and plays with a key architectural element which is a vaulted ceiling giving it a unique spatiality and atmosphere. The layout of the Café is simple and divides into two: To the back of the shop we organize all the technical areas of the Café (Kitchen, staff rooms, and bathrooms), while the front part of the shop is left as an open large space for the use of the Café and shop. The Café integrates the idea of the THUN shops by the use of a large shelving unit that makes one of its walls which continues to consolidate the facade of the shop. Also the design of the central tables help to display THUN's products and merge both ideas of the Café and the THUN store.

The materials used in the design are also simple to give the store a minimal and timeless feel. A large brick wall builds the entire background of the Café, while the rest of the shop is covered in a small white hexagon mosaic that reflects all the indirect lighting used within the vaults. This generates a cozy and pleasant atmosphere which is relevant when designing a Café. The main counter of the shop is made out of polished grey concrete which goes seamlessly with the rest of the design and generates a contrast with the plants and vegetation used inside the shop. THUN's iconography like flowers and animals are printed on the walls giving it a more modern and contemporary look to the brand.