Central Park
Heraklion
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Date:2024
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Status:Completed

One of the most iconic cafés in Heraklion entered a new era, with the help of the creative minds of our team. Redesigning such a space, which has become a landmark in the city, was an intriguing challenge, as we wanted to breathe fresh air into the project while maintaining the authentic character people have loved it for.
The design is inspired by the Neoclassical architecture of the city and the industrial style of the former café, with a minimalist and contemporary base to tie it all together. Through the textures and materials selected, we introduced a play between light and shadow, transparency, the natural and the manufactured.
The main area of the café is located on the ground floor, with the trees and the square nearby it. Patrons can enjoy a drink or a meal in the shade, with the beautiful ambiance created by the lighting and the hanging plants. The highlights of the ground floor are the bars, one of them circular in shape, positioned around a tree, and the main bar extending out of the café. Following the marble staircase with custom lighting designed by us, the patrons can walk up to the first floor where they will find a more secluded, quiet space, to study, have a meeting etc. The restrooms are no exception to the level of detail we incorporated into the design, with custom basins and a feature planter behind the mirrors.
The renewed design, reflects both the prior café which everyone grew to love, as well as the new beginning it’s stepping into. We’re happy to have contributed to this seamless transition of Central Park into its new era.