THE FOLKS: COFFEE BREWERS AND SOUL COOKS
Café, Blending Innovation with Portuguese Heritage
Portugal, Lisbon
2022
In a delightful departure from traditional Portuguese coffee culture, The Folks have ventured into uncharted territory with their inaugural café, designed in collaboration with the visionary ão Studio. Embracing the vibrant world of specialty coffee and redefining the café experience, The Folks and ão Studio have created a captivating space that pays homage to Portugal's rich heritage while boldly breaking new ground.
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video
Nestled amidst the timeless charm of Lisbon, this 47.5 sq.m. café immerses visitors in a sensory journey that celebrates the colors and hues inherently connected to the Portuguese palette. The design harmoniously blends the past and the future, juxtaposing elements of simplicity and sophistication.
The foundation of the space is laid upon the timeless terracotta bricks, accentuated by the raw, textural finish of the walls. Simple concrete slabs provide a rugged yet elegant base, epitomizing the authenticity of the café's design. In contrast to this rustic backdrop, ão Studio introduces a touch of the extraordinary.
Stepping into the café is akin to entering a futuristic vessel, as metallic fabric lines the interior, reflecting the soft glow of strategically positioned spotlights in the ceiling. This clever incorporation of metallic fabric transforms the space, lending an otherworldly ambiance that evokes a sense of discovery with every visit.
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video
The pièce de résistance, the coffee bar, pays homage to Stanley Kubrick's iconic "2001: A Space Odyssey." Resembling the enigmatic monolith from the film, the coffee bar stands as a beacon of innovation, a nexus where tradition meets avant-garde design. It beckons patrons to embark on a coffee journey like no other, one that transcends the ordinary and ventures into the extraordinary.In this groundbreaking collaboration between The Folks and ão Studio, Lisbon's cultural heritage converges with cutting-edge design, creating a space where specialty coffee enthusiasts and design aficionados alike can savor the contrast between tradition and innovation. It's a café where each visit promises a journey through time and space, one cup of specialty coffee at a time.
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video
Photo by Valera Smirnov @v.smirnov_video