Pico Cafe | Andreas Petropoulos

28 sq.m. in the urban heart of Kalamata (Greece): that was the total of the area, where we were called to design a coffee shop specializing in coffee drinks and local dishes. Following, an L-shaped counter, which will host all activities related to the preparation of coffee and food, is placed in retreat from the store facade, with the aim to create a central core. The main wall becomes a messenger, displaying coffee varieties, drink types and products. The facade is designed following the principles of simplicity that govern the whole synthetic proposal. The materials include a specific shade of white for the filling surfaces, dark oak wooden surfaces and metallic black cross sections for all the specially designed constructions. This is a project inspired by everyday life with the view to reach the maximum possible functionality, as expressed in the principles of the minimum.