< PreviousSpecial Report commercialinteriordesign.com February 2021 50 Third wave coffee culture opens a new avenue for lighting design in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia WHAT'S Special Report 51 February 2021 commercialinteriordesign.com BREWING?Special Report commercialinteriordesign.com February 2021 52 F or hundreds of years, coffee has played an important part in Saudi life, as part of an elaborate ritual in homes and events. Now a third-wave coffee movement and accompanying places to drink it are sweeping the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, appealing to millennials and coffee connoisseurs alike. From 180 cafés per million people in 2018, by 2022 there are expected to be 260 per million, representing an aspirational lifestyle concept that taps into a change in market behaviour and higher spending power among the younger generation of inhabitants. Among these is Brew92, a KSA-based specialty café and roastery that was founded in 2016 by a team of talented coffee experts. This thriving scene that provides an alternative to traditional coffee culture demands interiors to match. London interior design studio Liqui Group has worked on three coffee shops already for the homegrown chain, with the fourth featuring an on-trend lighting installation and two tone pallette. The new branch is the second Brew92 to be located in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. Named the Palazzo, it is a coffee shop design of two halves – with one half of the walls, floors and ceiling being finished in black and the other Liqui used its own lighting A welcoming sign CASE STUDY: LIQUI GROUP BREW92 COFFEE SHOP IN RIYADH, This thriving scene demands interiors to match...Special Report 53 February 2021 commercialinteriordesign.com in natural coloured wood. The design ties in with Brew92's latest 'Back To Basics' approach that seeks to puts its specialty coffee at the heart of everything. The style aesthetic was followed through in the cafe interior with a long coffee bar design, making the ground floor of this two-storey shop ideal for socialising around the coffee counter. In keeping with Brew92's other flagship coffee stores, Liqui has used its own furniture and lighting throughout this Riyadh shop – all pieces were designed and manufactured in Britain, using sustainable materials and combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. The cafe furniture includes Milne Chairs and Studio Cafe Tables paired with the classic Work Lamps hanging above. These, along with other Liqui designed furniture, such as the new Shaw Shelves, are all finished in a 'black on black' colourway. Black Splice lights are suspended over the bar and across the ceiling creating a bespoke installation cascading down the stairwell. This leads visitors to explore the upstairs, where there is a more relaxed seating area using the Studio Easy Chairs in black leather with black frames, as well as Fraser Sofas in, yes, all black. A strong black focus KSASuppliers - outdoor furniture commercialinteriordesign.com February 2021 54 Kettal Furniture that's timeless Since its beginnings in 1966, Kettal has had an international calling to design and innovation. In the first years of the 21st century, Kettal acquired the brands Hugonet y Triconfort, which came together to form Kettal Group. Kettal is now present in more than 80 countries across the world, with brand name stores in New York, Paris, London, a headquarters in Barcelona and a manufacturing plant in Tarragona, Spain. The brand's raison d'être is the creation of timeless furniture, functional and expressive that provides solutions to the emerging needs of modern life. Latest actualisations of this maxim are New Molo by Rodolfo Dordoni, an example of a modular sofa in its purest form. Its orthogonal geometry is based on a reticular modular design, which means it can be easily adapted to suit any situation and optimise the space. Each module can be taken apart and reorganised creating new uses and configurations including curves, thanks to the 60° corner module. The design is aesthetically minimalistic with intentionally oversized pieces. Emphasis has deliberately not been placed on the decorative elements, but rather on the various combinations of fabrics, colours and details, including optional edged seat and backrest cushions. Molo – which means pier in Italian – also features three different leg systems in teak, concrete and a new low aluminium base. In the words of the designer: "A return to terra firma and people, Molo by Kettal offers a place of relaxation and reconnection." Aragon, 316. 08009 Barcelona ,Spain + 34 93 487 9090 press@kettal.es www.kettal.comSuppliers - outdoor design 55 February 2021 commercialinteriordesign.com Alinea Design Objects Introducing Angelo M It started with a vase – the 'Ziggy' was the fi rst product marketed by Alinea Design Objects, way back in 1995. The label promotes the work of Belgium designer Leo Aerts, which is sold through distributors in his home country and around the world. In 2019, Alinea expanded to include furniture with Angelo M, a collection of round and oval tables in various marble types and fi nishes. Those products are now available in an outdoor range of dining tables, low and side tables made in nine types of marble that can be honed, polished or brushed. They're practical too – a protective agent applied before leaving the workshop guards them against staining. With sustainability a key concern, each product is made to order, with leftover marble fashioned into smaller objects. The sculptural form and materials used to create the range offer longevity in aesthetics and construction – through expert sanding and fi nishing, it is possible to almost endlessly renovate the furniture so its expected lifespan is "easily 700 years," says the design brand. Stationsstraat 169, 2440 Geel, Belgium +32 14 586 569 zuba.aerts@alineadesignobjects.com www.alineadesignobjects.comWorld view commercialinteriordesign.com February 2021 56 FIT FOR A KING Architecture studio atelier-r on renovating the interiors of a ruined castle Im ages : B oysP lay N ic e WORLD VIEW57 February 2021 commercialinteriordesign.com Rising high above the Moravian Gate valley, Helfštýn Castle is the second largest structure of its kind in the Czech Republic. Built in the 14th century, the castle in the east of the country sadly fell into ruins, leading to its closure in 2014. A major renovation was planned for the tourist attraction, which the Czech national heritage institute said must be preserved as a ruin, stipulating that the roof could only go as high as the castle's peripheral walls. Czech architectural studio atelier-r was inspired to go beyond the technical reconstruction assignment and compliment the historical building with the contemporary architecture that would focus on practical use, as well as gaining aesthetic appeal. First the design team – Robert Randys, Lucie Rohelová, Adéla Tomeková, Milena Koblihová, Daria Johanesová, headed by Miroslav Pospíšil, principal architect and Martin Karlík, principal project manager – created a 3D model based on thousands of photographs from a drone to map all the modifi cations needed. The plan was to add a series of Corten steel bridges and platforms to provide tourist access, construct roofi ng made of glass on steel beams and lay ground fl oor paths of polished concrete. What once used to be a roof has now become the new sightseeing route, allowing the public to see the upper levels of the castle that were previously inaccessible, as well as admire the historical signifi cance of the site and the Im ag es : B o ys P la yN ic e Caption Here views of the surrounding region. Along with the new rooves, the studio added various stairs, bridges and platforms, all made from Corten steel. Corten was chosen as it corrosion process would matures and matches the texture of the old historical walls and as it also acknowledges the area's tradition of iron craftsmanship. Flat glass rooves were inserted in between the walls of the ruins. The wide- open sky was the key inspiration when choosing the material for the roof, with sanded glass providing perfect day light conditions to the interior of the palace. Polished fair-face concrete boards were laid down into specifi c areas on the ground fl oor of the palace to form a network of platforms and pavements that are fi nished at the edges by Corten. The gaps between the pavements and the walls have been fi lled with gravel, which ties together the uneven textures and lines. All the work was completed in 2020. Pospíšil, atelier-r's principal architect, said: "Our concept is based on the respect towards the historical building and it pursues a major effort to preserve the castle's authentic character. The palace gained an attractive sightseeing route that allows the visitors to learn about the building history and enjoy the picturesque views from the footbridges on the upper levels of the castle what once used to be a roof. "The contemporary architecture does not compete with the historical building, rather it creates a cohesive unit in which old and new go hand in hand." What it looks like from above The castle roofObjects of desire commercialinteriordesign.com February 2021 58 1Tizio desk lamp by Richard Sapper, ARTEMIDE, 1972 Designed by the 'Giorgio Moroder' of Industrial Design, this lamp understands functionality and constrains as triggers for good design. The rotating thin arms allow a versatile positioning of the light beam and at the same time, become the means to carry the electricity. 2 Nomos table by Foster and Partners, 1987 When it comes to design of objects, I always like to think about design systems – not just about a fi nal piece but a system that will allow us to create a versatile and adaptive family of object? Nomos is exactly that: the natural transformation of the architectural high-tech language into offi ce furniture. 3 Parentesi pendant lamp by Piu Manzù and Achile Castiglione. Flos, 1971 My fascination for Italian design comes as a direct infl uence from my father. It is about humour when designing. This lamp is a great examples of structural logic and fun: A pendant light that uses a weight to trap the tube (parentesi), which the light bulb is attached to. 4Mleiha tray by Juan Roldan. 2014-2020 It is impossible not to get obsessed by the landscape of the UAE. One of my favourite spots is Mleiha desert. I was experimenting with some scrap wood and JUAN ROLDAN Spanish architect and educator who is now educational coordinator of RIBA Gulf Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 a grinder and in a natural way, the smooth curves of the sand dunes started to emerge out of the wood shavings. 5Jetson armchair. Bruno Mathsson. Dux I was lucky enough to fi nd this "ruby in the dust" in the trash. It has become my furniture for respite, for reading and to become a Dr. No without a cat (I am allergic). The armchair is just a masterpiece in its structure: a light chrome-plated stand which swivels but always coming back to its original position.THE MARKET-LEADING PLATFORM FOR THE INTERIOR DESIGN AND FIT-OUT INDUSTRY COMMERCIALINTERIORDESIGN.COMNext >