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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Hookah Bar Nargile in Sofia, Bulgaria by KMAN StudioApril 15th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: KMAN Studio When our client contacted us to design the interior of a traditional oriental hookah bar in Sofia, we sought inspiration in the “One thousand and one nights” stories, and the intricate geometric patterns adorning classical Islamic architecture. Housed in a 200sqm rectangular area which opens to a garden in the south, we created a space that celebrates the centuries-long tradition of hookah smoking with a bold and modern twist.  Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov
 the furniture’s organic shape allows for simple and intuitive reconfigurations, Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov Enjoying hookah is a social rather than individual experience, in which friends share a pipe around a table over hours-long conversations, board games, or simply enjoy some peace and silence together. Thus, the main focus was naturally the lounge area, around which a custom 3d printed sculptural ceiling wraps gently and provides careful yet fluid balance between privacy and communication. Generated by 7456 wooden cylinders, the shape is in constant play with the ground floor following the curvatures on the ground and emphasizing the contours. The furniture is in organic shapes, allowing for simple and intuitive reconfiguration depending on the size of the group and their desire to either isolate themselves or stay in contact with the rest of the space. We also defined the entrance as a separate volume, forming a buffering zone between the noisy street and the abstract magical atmosphere inside. The result is an elegant and welcoming space where traditional patterns play with modern technologies and design techniques.  the ceiling waves follow the curvatures of the lounge area, Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov  the bar is located at the end of the volume allowing the focus to fall on the lounge area, Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov  – wooden oriental pattern, Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov  Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov  Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov  Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov  enjoying hookah is a social rather than individual experience, Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov  Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov  Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov  Image Courtesy © Tsvetomir Dzhermanov  Image Courtesy © KMAN Studio KMAN STUDIO: KMAN Studio is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Sofia. Born in the conversation, our design is a response to present challenges. The uniqueness of each case leads to unique solution. In KMAN Studio we believe that if you can imagine it, then you can create it.
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