arh. Alina Filipoiu, arh. int. Alice Straton; Birou de proiectare: 441 Design Powerhouse

Author(s) / Team representatives

arh. Alina Filipoiu, arh. int. Alice Straton; Birou de proiectare: 441 Design Powerhouse

Profession

Arhitect

Collective/office

441 Design Powerhouse

Co-authors/team members

arh. Octavian Cazacu

External collaborators

Coltul cu Mobila

Project location

Strada Petru Rareș 12, Bucuresti

Budget in euros

80 000 euro

Usable area

45 mp

Project start date

March 2022

Construction completion date

August 2022

Client

Mabo Coffee Roastery

Photo credits

Sabin Prodan

Text presentation of the author/office in English

Passion is the signature of the 441 Design Powerhouse studio. Their honesty, respect and creative world view are imprinted in each project they take on. Emotions and functionality are equally important in the creative process and in designs that turn imagination into reality. They are constantly exploring the world to find ideas that do good. For them, design is a lifestyle. They feed on it, hear it, breathe it, see it, feel it, and use all these experiences to bring harmony and beauty to the surface in an ever-changing universe. Whether we are talking about corporate, graphic, interior design, branding, 3D & animation, video production or UX/UI, the 441 practice is based on the same principles. It always prioritizes brave, custom-made ideas, authentic and relevant solutions, which give both shape and substance to each project’s aspirations. They perceive design as a form of expression, art, solution to challenges. They know it has the power to make every place better, more accessible and more sustainable. "Love at first sight" refers to both what is seen and what is felt, the result of numerous processes, flows and steps that they follow. That's why the first connection is as important to them as the long-term relationship with the stories they create for their clients.

Project description in English

Bucharest has established itself as a significant presence on the European specialty coffee scene. MABO ONE perfectly exemplifies how interior design complements the coffee experience, creating the ideal setting for savoring it. Located on the ground floor of a new building near the Railway Station and Basarab Bridge, MABO ONE cafe was conceived from the construction phase. The design harmoniously combines exposed concrete with white metal tables, warm wooden chairs and benches, and textured decorative plaster behind the bar. The contrast between light and dark shades highlights the colorful coffee packages and MABO's visual identity. The LED band logo, integrated into mirror-type bond cladding, creates the illusion of floating. The space impresses with its 7-meter height, custom-made 3-meter lighting fixtures, and organic mirrors on the concrete pillar. The central table, inspired by the MABO logo, invites communication in the heart of the cafe. For those who prefer intimacy, there are quiet corners with indoor plants. The design extends outdoors, with an undulating bench around a tree and integrated furniture, maintaining the same white-natural wood-black color scheme. MABO ONE offers a multi-sensory experience, combining taste, smell, and visuals in a setting that invites you to return to savor a coffee in its unique atmosphere.