{"id":37527,"date":"2026-03-11T07:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/37527\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T07:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:46:13","slug":"plantea-estudio-transform-austere-concrete-shell-into-acid-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/37527\/","title":{"rendered":"Plantea Estudio transform austere concrete shell into Acid cafe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wood, granite and stainless steel elements enrich the otherwise bare concrete interior of this cafe<\/a> in Berlin<\/a>, designed by Spanish firm Plantea Estudio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The cafe is set within a corner building in the city’s Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhood, opposite an industrial complex that hosts artist studios belonging to the likes of Ai Weiwei<\/a> and Olafur Eliasson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It’s the second Acid<\/a> to open in Berlin, joining another branch in the Mitte district that was also designed by Plantea Estudio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"AcidPlantea Estudio has designed the second Acid location in Berlin<\/p>\n

This latest location came with exposed concrete walls and steel-framed folding doors, which the studio was fond of but said felt “somewhat impersonal”, so it set out to create an interior that was more in line with Acid’s identity.<\/p>\n

“The project introduces a series of elements designed to bring functionality, comfort, lighting and sound, while also softening the atmosphere to create a warmer, more domestic interior, without losing coherence with the building’s original architectural language,” the studio said.<\/p>\n

\"AcidThe concrete interior features a mix of wood, granite and steel elements<\/p>\n

A tall wooden volume was erected along the cafe’s rear wall, with built-in metal shelving that showcases loaves of bread, packs of coffee and some service equipment.<\/p>\n

The volume also helps conceal a flight of stairs that leads down to the cafe’s basement, and supports the weighty wooden speakers that play music throughout the day.<\/p>\n

\"AcidA Japanese paper lamp dangles over the cafe’s merchandise table<\/p>\n

Coffee machines and the cafe’s pastry offering are displayed on a lengthy counter with a stainless steel top and granite base.<\/p>\n

“Though substantial in size, its muted tones echo the surrounding concrete, allowing the wooden background and other elements to take visual precedence,” the studio explained.<\/p>\n

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Just in front is a square wooden table that displays more merchandise, positioned beneath a three-tier Japanese paper lamp by German industrial design brand Ingo Maurer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A bulbous vase crafted by ceramicist Raul Mouro<\/a> was also placed here.<\/p>\n

\"AcidWooden chairs and tables were placed at the periphery of the cafe<\/p>\n

Customers can sit on a long wooden bench near the cafe’s entrance, which is accompanied by a series of metal tables.<\/p>\n

More tables and chairs were placed at the edge of the room, illuminated overhead by ceramic pendant lights from Berlin-based artist Wendy Taylor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There’s also an abundance of outdoor seating for when the weather permits.<\/p>\n

\"AcidMore seating for customers is offered outside<\/p>\n

The Acid cafe in Mitte has a similarly minimalist appearance, having been designed by Plantea Estudio to emulate the grittiness of the surrounding neighbourhood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Its interior features an abundance of stainless steel and grey-painted surfaces, contrasting with chestnut wall panelling and red Ferr\u00e9s tiles.<\/p>\n

The photography is by Daniel Faro\u0300<\/a>. <\/p>\n