Bronze A' Design Award Winner 2025
cafe interior design, hospitality space, contemporary commercial interior, warm ochre walls, sage green accents, celadon furniture, concrete flooring, natural wood ceiling, linear light fixtures, embedded ceiling lighting, warm ambient illumination, asymmetrical composition, deep spatial recession, floor-to-ceiling glazing, transparent boundaries, layered depth, concrete feature wall, textured formwork surface, backlit bird silhouette, kinetic focal point, arched portal niche, stepped reveals, classical detail reinterpreted, minimalist vocabulary, biophilic design elements, potted tropical plants, organic dried floral arrangement, ceramic sculptural vase, spherical stacked forms, circular tables with turned legs, cylindrical upholstered stools, curved-back seating, banquette window seating, woven chair seats, natural textile upholstery, material palette sophistication, smooth plaster surfaces, raw concrete texture, wood grain visibility, polished concrete floor, Scandinavian design influence, Japanese minimalism references, Mediterranean warmth, Nordic spatial philosophy, restrained chromatics, earth tone dominance, neutral base with accent punctuation, soft diffused lighting quality, gentle shadow modeling, horizontal linear emphasis, perspectival depth construction, threshold viewpoint, arriving guest positioning, contemplative atmosphere, serene emotional register, intimate human scale, curated hospitality environment, unhurried social space, mindful presence invitation, refined materiality, artisanal craft details, contemporary classical fusion, residential comfort in commercial context, spatial clarity, functional simplicity, aesthetic restraint, welcoming domesticity, sophisticated informality, natural light integration, interior-exterior dialogue, transparent layering, visual rhythm through repetition, organic-geometric balance, handcrafted quality, timeless design vocabulary, durable natural materials, sustainable design implications, wellness-oriented spatial design, cafe typology, third-place social infrastructure, community gathering space, contemporary coffeehouse aesthetic.
Cafe The Larks is a joyful space for a mindful community who value freedom, sincerity and a taste for life. The premises for this cafe, which serves delicious breakfasts all day with fragrant bread and croissants, are located in the modern Podil Plaza residential complex in Kyiv, Ukraine. The design style concept has several key standing points: pastel shades, graphic in the structural elements, rounded shapes for the furniture and usage of arches. The inspiration came from the name of the space: The Larks Cafe, a bird which symbolizes the hope, light, and joy.