Buha|i|rest restaurant, Budapest

Buha|i|rest is the latest gastronomic hot spot located in a historical partofBudapest,Hungar. It advertises itself as a stylish concept bar and a launge for luxury dining.During the 20th century the building had been home textile manufacture.The 1148-square-foot (350-square-metre) speakeasy is divided into a bar and a moreintimate lounge space.
Plans – The 164-square-foot (50-square-metre) speakeasy is divided into a coffee-bar. “The clientwanted an ultra modern space juxtaposed with a vintage chairs Pierre Jeanneret, which heleft from the last project”“With dramatic feelings, instagram views and a friendly atmosphere.”
Materials – Most of the concrete arches and ceiling have been left in their found state. The floor tilesare reclaimed and materials are sustainably sourced. Clay-coloured leather cushions havebeen used to dress the bench seats. Throughout the restaurant, used the materials hand-glazed tiles, terracotta decorative plaster and marble for wall and bar.Menus and coasters are made of u p-cycled paper and plastic.
Details – The surprise in this spaceare the huge sculpture of KAWS “Small Lie”. Which is a great findfor instagram photos. Modular sculpture in the sofa area is handmade by local craftsmen inspired by AlexanderCalder.

What makes this project one-of-a-kind?
The main idea of the design was to combine the two epochs of the XX and XXI centurywitheach other. This is a dialogue between vintage and modern design, the result of which is aharmonious combination of both in one space.