Fluo, architecture & design studio designed Fika cafe getting inspiration from Scandinavian graphic design

Fluo, Architecture and design studio designed Fika cafe in Thessaloniki getting inspiration from Scandinavian graphic design thus organizing the space as a white canvas where clean straightforward colorful lines give the sense that the walls are part of a poster.

Fika is not just a word in the cultural vocabulary of Swedes; it is actually part of their mentality. It literally means to find some time during your day to enjoy a cup of coffee with friends, but it’s so much more than that. Ideally this should be taking place in a design, comfortable and well-lit area.

“In the entrance, the multi-colored terrazzo welcomes guests to the sitting area with the orange couch and the wooden chairs with the woven backing”.

The conical tables in green and white add a more whimsical touch. The metal shelves of the library, featuring cookbooks, seam to hover over the space. The distinctive graphic patterns create bold shapes that form lights, while others contour the outlines of the walls. Some patterns are formed by green brick shaped tiles and others by paint.

The bar is nestled at the end of the space, creating a visual blue tunnel that leads to the kitchen and the wc. Round metal mirrors are hanging down from the ceiling to the bar reflecting the freshly baked goods. The round hole at the back of the bar, partially covered in tile, unites the kitchen with the front. The cafe adds a pop of interest that feels edgy, cozy and whimsical all at once.

Facts & Credits:

Project Title: Fika – Slice of Life, Typology: Café, Location: Evosmos – Thessaloniki – Greece, Architecture firm: Fluo, Architecture and design studio, Architects: Fei Maniati -Thalia Mihail, Interior designer and supervisor: Christina Serrou, Construction supervision: Fluo, Architecture and design studio, Built Area: 55 m², Completion Year: 2020, Text description: Fluo, Architecture and design studio, Photography: Panos Arvanitakis

Suppliers:

Contract furniture: ALMECO, Custom furniture: EPIPLO GIALOPSOS, Lighting: LUMINART, Tiles and sanitary appliances: KISKINIDIS LIVING MADE EASY, Signs: MEGALIGHT, Tiles: STRACCIATELLA by ARCANA CERAMICA, Tiles: LA RIVIERA by EQUIPE CERAMICAS, Tiles: NEUTRA | CASA DOLCE CASA – CASAMOOD by FLORIM