tbilisi shop frames organic merchandise with industrial style
BARR x Cutburo Café and Flower Shop is a monochromatic retail and cafe space in Tbilisi, Georgia. The design objective was to unify two distinct sensory experiences – the social ritual of a café and the delicate, organic nature of a flower shop – under a singular, futuristic aesthetic. The project operates on the principle of ‘industrial coldness,’ using a sharp, silver-toned palette to frame and elevate the natural life contained within. The material selection is central to the project’s spatial identity. Stainless steel serves as the primary medium, chosen for its reflective properties and its ability to create a dialogue between manufactured surfaces and surrounding textures. These metallic elements are grounded by the heavy, tactile presence of brutalist concrete and the timeless elegance of veined marble.
all images by Grigory Sokolinsky
stainless steel backdrop serves as spatial bridge at barr
The manufacturing process focused on precision joinery and seamless transitions between metal and stone. Polished steel surfaces act as mirrors, capturing the movement of light and the vibrant colors of the flora, ensuring that the architecture remains a dynamic participant in the atmosphere. The layout by Sandro Kvirikadze is designed to facilitate a coexistence of aromas and functions within a unified shell. The ‘simple, harsh beauty’ of the structure does not compete with the products it houses; instead, it provides a neutral, high-contrast backdrop that allows the scent of fresh flowers and the aroma of coffee to dominate the sensory landscape. The result is a timeless, rhythmic environment that functions as a spatial bridge that transports visitors away from the familiar and into a dimension where unconventional materials reign supreme.
the project operates on the principle of ‘industrial coldness’
the design objective was to unify the two distinct sensory experiences of a café and a flower shop
the scents of fresh flowers and specialty coffee to dominate the atmosphere
the construction centered on natural transitions between brutalist concrete, veined marble, and polished steel
rather than competing with the objects, the structure serves as a neutral backdrop
the timeless, rhythmic environment functions as a spatial bridge
material selection is central to the project’s spatial identity
project info:
name: BARR x Cutburo Café and Flower Shop
architect: Sandro Kvirikadze
location: Tbilisi, Georgia
photographer: Grigory Sokolinsky
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