Salut Café Bar

Salut Café Bar
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SALUT CAFÉ BAR

RomanXSvitlana

ARCHITECTS
RomanXSvitlana

MANUFACTURERS
FAMEG, Kludi, Laufen, Magis, Dot-spot, Equipe, Faro

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Roman Kovalchuk

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Svitlana Martyniuk

DESIGN CONCEPT
Svitlana Martyniuk

PHOTOGRAPHS
Andy Shustykevych

AREA
190 m²

YEAR
2021

LOCATION
Rivne, Ukraine

CATEGORY
Bar, Coffee Shop

The Café-bar is located in the central area of the city, in the street full of buzz and dining places to enjoy. The project took place in the multistoried building which once was erected as an administrative center.

Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych

In recent years first renovation and then expansion took place and the building was converted into multiple office spaces. Built to accommodate numerous closed spaces, it has certain construction limits to spatial transformation.

The perimeter of work comprises a basement space, an existing first-floor level, and an expanded newly built space.

Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych

The professional cooking station is installed on the basement level, whereas the salad bar and all the complementary equipment are on the first floor open kitchen.

With the bar on the side and food elevator, it creates an integral part of the café-bar and livens up the rest of the space with around-the-clock activity.

Stainless steel structure envelopes the core area to create additional storage space and generate visual contact between the inner process and visitors.

Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych

The complexity of daylight penetration and spatial configuration inspired the architects to use white color and stainless-steel elements to enhance the perception of the space and add depth where needed.

Additionally, the white color and reflectiveness of the foiled ceilings serve as a perfect background for colorful lights cast from the scenic spots, as well as videos projected with the theater projectors.

Aluminum construction is installed on some parts of the ceilings to create a frame for installations.

Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych

It refers to the initial idea of transformative settings for different kinds of events and occasions.

As a result of the renovation, the column that used to be an outdoor construction remained intact and has become a central part of the composition of the entrance area.

Special stucco material on walls and ceilings duplicates the original rendering that used to be on the façade before thermal insulation and conveys the original style.

Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych

Through lighting design and customized furniture, the architects bring out the beauty of natural materials and the characteristics of the spatial layout, further enhancing the space to adapt to the various events.

The project advocates for the simplicity of material palette and accuracy of layout, and as a result, employs a clear visual language.


Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych


Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
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Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych
Salut Café Bar
© Andy Shustykevych


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