Dap’ Almar Cafe
Project Cafe
Typology Hospitality
Location Bucharest, Romania
Year 2020
Size 88 m2
Type Commission
Status Concept
Design Team Vlad Alexandru Voicu, Narcisa Gabriela Ionita
Nominated at OM (Oltenia-Muntenia) Architecture Annual 2020
Working on small scale projects offers playful flexibility, from adaptable interiors to urban installations. The cafe has been designed as a modern-day meeting place, is constructed of timber, metal, and glass, and is located in the proximity of a metro station, near an office area. The concept follows a series of clear steps, starting with the commercial character of the ground floor and continuing with enhancing the green space and the social life of the neighborhood.
A big part of the sitting area is outdoors, on the roof terrace – as a response to the current pandemic situation. During the cold weather, heated tables and protective umbrellas can be adopted, creating a cozy atmosphere.
