Public Space

Urban Design

Octavian Cazacu

Author(s) / Team representatives

Octavian Cazacu

Profession

Arhitect

Collective/office

441 Design Powerhouse

Co-authors/team members

arh. Octavian Cazacu, arh. Alina Filipoiu, arh. int. Alice Straton, arh. Anca Dumitrescu

Project location

Bucharest, Romania Petre Rares 12

Budget in euros

15 000 euro

Area

60 mp

Project start date

March 2022

Construction completion date

August 2022

Client

Mabo One

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

Beyond the dialogue that each coffee lover can open with themselves or with others at MABO ONE, there is a harmonious communication between the interior design and that of the cafe's exterior space. The organic table transforms outside into an undulating bench, articulated around a small tree. Around this, other playful variations of furniture have been concentrated: integrated benches, planters, and small tables. Maintaining the same color scheme (white-natural wood-black), this furniture outlines the scenography of coffee enjoyed outdoors and encourages, depending on preferences or mood, both interaction and intimacy that can accompany and nuance this ritual so dear to our daily lives.