Helen Café

Helen Café 

CUDO:

Helen Café
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ARCHITECTS
Cudo:

FURNITURE
The Good Living

MANUFACTURERS
Hay, Ml Stone, Noti, Pavigrés, Picco The Finder, Sklum

PARTNER, INTERIOR DESIGNER
Aleksander Czerwonka Jabłoński, Tomasz Borowiak

PROJECT MANAGER, INTERIOR DESIGNER
Marta Masełko

DESIGN MANAGER, INTERIOR DESIGNER
Margareta Sztejkowska

PHOTOGRAPHS
Migdał Studio

AREA
126 M²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
Poland

CATEGORY
Coffee Shop, Coffee Shop Interiors

Helen Café
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Text description provided by architect.

The main concepts of the project were based on combining the florist concept of Rośliny and the café Helen Cafe, creating a multifunctional space. T

he materials used were inspired by the old, green district of Borek in Wrocław and the architectural history of the area.

Helen Café
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Helen Café
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Helen Café
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The chosen colors and materials reflect the surroundings – earthy tones, concrete, dark brick tiles referencing pre-war brickwork, and white symbolizing post-war modernism.

One of the challenges was reconciling the multifunctionality of the space while maintaining visual and functional coherence.

It was crucial to use durable materials to withstand varied uses – the space needed to function equally well as a café, workshop venue, or meeting area.

Helen Café
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Helen Café
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Helen Café
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The project utilized techniques that allowed for mobility and flexibility within the interior.

Materials such as concrete, dark brick tiles, earthy tiles, and mirrors were used.

The mirrors enhanced the perception of space by reflecting greenery from the outside, creating the impression of being in a garden.

Helen Café
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Helen Café
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Helen Café
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The space was designed with versatility in mind – the central bar can serve various functions, from a café counter to a workshop area or even a DJ booth.

Pedestals transform from plant displays into seating areas, and mobile tables and chairs enable easy reconfiguration.

This flexibility allows the space to function as a café during peak lunch hours and transform into a dance floor in the evening.

Helen Café
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Helen Café
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Helen Café
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The goals were achieved through a flexible approach to furniture and spatial design. Mobile elements, thoughtful storage of technology, and the use of materials consistent with the surroundings made it possible to create a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.


Helen Café
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Helen Café
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Helen Café
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