Berd Studio Has Turned an Old Coal Factory into A Coffee Atelier

Turning an old establishment into a new one is often more practical than building from scratch. Many coffee shops today have refurbished old and abandoned buildings and given them a new life. Not only does this help with the budget, this practice is also more sustainable as it minimizes the construction.

An old coal factory in Justicia, Madrid, is now a Coffee Atelier. Osom Coffee Shop is designed by Berd Studio. The clients were looking for eclectic air, so the studio proposes to combine the minimalist and simple style of the studio. 

The project aims to create a space free of stereotypes, a specialty coffee run by its owners who are a chef and a barista. They wanted the space to be a meeting place where events of all kinds take place, like music, art, cooking, coffee, casual meetings, and even a co-workspace. The owners highlight that the coffee shop is welcome for everyone, including pets. 

Since the place was originally an old coal factory, this contributes to the space’s eclectic stamp. The designers kept the concrete in ceilings and the wood in columns in their original version. They raised a high micro cement based using natural pigments from which the fixed furniture of the premises emerged, like the main bar, benches, and sinks. The design is meant to give support and continuity to the entire space by joining the kitchen, the bar, and the waiting area with the sitting area and the bathroom.

In collaboration with the client, the designers decided on using a neutral palette of gray, white, and black materials. These are followed by woods, aged mirrors, and handcrafted plasters. The goal is to try not to appropriate the space or limit it. Instead, the studio wants to give space to the free arrangement of furniture customized for this place, which also offers flexibility in its distribution.