Cafeneaua Veche 9
About this project
Cafeneaua Veche 9 reactivates a historic Bucharest landmark through a hospitality concept that keeps the memory of the place visible while making it work for contemporary city life. The spatial sequence supports different rhythms throughout the day, from coffee and remote work to dinner, events, and longer stays.
What kind of context it solves
A hospitality project with real historical weight, where the space needed to preserve the memory of the place while staying relevant to contemporary city life.
What it changes in practice
It turns heritage into a living experience that supports reservations, longer visits, and a more memorable identity for the venue.
What it clarifies before the next step
It shows how historical weight can be preserved without sacrificing commercial flow, operational rhythm, or present-day appeal.
Results
- • +1.2 rating points in reviews
- • +28% weekend bookings
- • +22% average time spent on site
Project details
Awards & Distinctions
- 2024 , BIG see Interior Design Award, BIG see Awards, Winner (Restaurant / Hospitality) (Link)
- 2023 , National Architecture Biennale, NAU, Section Award (ex aequo) (Link)
- 2022 , Bucharest Architecture Annual, OAR Bucharest, Project Listing (Link)
- 2023 , Romanian Design Week, RDW, Project Listing (Link)
- 2022 , Hospitality Snapshots, Hospitality Snapshots, Project Feature (Link)
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