Runa Workshop Wins Silver A' Design Award

We are thrilled to announce that we have won the prestigious Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibit Design Category for our Caffé Medici project on South Lamar. At the heart of every Caffé Medici shop is the character of its neighborhood.  The design is inspired by this principle and takes on qualities of the artsy neighborhood and eclectic culture. 

The concept is based on a deconstructed bungalow. The design borrows from the archetypes of the traditional bungalow home and recreates it so the architecture feels familiar and also intriguing. The interior emulates the coziness of the bungalow without being literal in its approach. It all starts with the spatial transition between outside and inside through the idea of the porch. A steel portal frames the door and the windows, proud of the wooden scale-like facade which evokes the old wood shingles used for siding and roofing, placed horizontally to create a more pronounced pattern. The entry steel door at the porch leads to the main room where the hearth, or chimney, becomes the focal point. The hearth of the space is the bar, where the barista greets you and showcases the art of crafting espresso drinks. The bar is defined by a wavelike plaster ceiling that evokes fluidity found in fire & water both critical elements of the coffee roasting and brewing process. There are also small rooms within the main space, each catering to a different type of experience at this new Caffé Medici.

We feel honored that this project stood out among hundreds of submissions. The Silver A' Design Award is a prestigious award given to the top 5% percentile showcasing an exemplary level of originality in design. Entries to the A' Interior Design Awards are judged by a grand jury panel of leading academics, influential press members and experienced professionals. The competition  aims to highlight the excellent qualifications of the best interior designs and greatest interior design concepts worldwide.