BARS & CAFÉS
The new interior design sees terrazzo floors and rough concrete columns . Double height windows bring in light and connect the interior to outside . Walls of glass bricks patterned with the shapes of the Katinat brand are softly backlit on the outside , and inside create delicate patterns on horizontal surfaces .
A sculptural circular concrete staircase with illuminated steel steps connects the ground floor with a curved mezzanine level . At the center is a stainless steel organically shaped coffee bar , framed at different levels with bronze strips . Patrons sit on curved cocoa-colored banquettes or at cinnamoncolored seats with small circular tables of pale terrazzo . Banisters topped with bolster cushions to lean against create a relaxed vibe and delineate spaces . Outside seating features Parisian-style tables and chairs .
Interior elements add some froth to the space - ovoid brand-shaped mirrors are framed with bronze , whilst large-faced clocks , reminiscent of old French clocks , sit atop bar tables . Lighting includes cream-colored wall lamps set within vertical wall elements , doublearm table lamps , and suspended ceiling lights . The color range blends from pale latte to warm mocha to dark espresso , from cool to warm . Shots of bronze punctuate the monochrome scheme , bringing a contemporary twist . A blend of textures and patterns .
The design and construction were completed in 65 days in the post-lockdown period in Vietnam . Module K and Soulroom designed the interiors of the HCMC project as part of a Katinat Coffee Master Concept 2022 , having already completed 15 previous projects for the brand . The design team finds unique elements for each project , bringing some French details into the space , with the design acting as a bridge between the old and new , between the client brand and the user .
Architects : Module K Photographs : Do Sy
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