Ü Athens is a fresh all-day café bar, in Kaisariani area, designed by Karn studio. The Ü shape derives from the quote “na hamogelas” which in Greek means “to smile” and reflects the store’s philosophy.

Feeling industrial, with focal points like the electrical and ventilation network being visible, the space’s main design idea is inspired by the minimalist side of forged cement. Colors, textures and materials are inspired by this idea, updated with contemporary details.

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

“Tiles create a strip that traverses the space and lines from led lights create an ambient atmosphere day to night”.

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

The space has a main entrance and a side one with four folding doors. At the main entrance, a big window with a bench creates a vivid façade. Simple, playful, and versatile stools made of recycled plastic, and custom-made tables and benches made of inox and brass, create a welcoming seating area.

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, Photo © Palaskos Thanos

Branding details such as the movable led signage and the iridescent sticker at the entrance door are subtle highlights amongst the cement surfaces. Together the elements glow from within an elegantly restored architecture that evokes the atmosphere of a contemporary all-day space.

Plan, © Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy

Axonometric, © Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy

Facts & Credits:

Project title: Ü Athens, Typology: All-day café bar – Interior architecture, Location: Kaisariani – Athens – Greece, Design: Karn studio | Karagianni Nancy, 3D modeling: Lazaridis Dimitris, Identity: Xistris George, Size: 37m², Status: completed, Text description: Karagianni Nancy, Photography: Palaskos Thanos

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