Vinklu’s Boiler Coffee shop, nicknamed The Chapel, transforms a razor-thin leftover lot on Bazilescu Street, Bucharest, into an architectural gem.
Nestled between two existing buildings and a mature tree, the project maximizes its sliver of space by rising into a dramatic triangular prism.
It’s built from lightweight steel and wrapped almost entirely in triple-glazed low-e glass.
Feeling both incongruous with its neighbors and delightfully right for the space, the building is transparent and sculptural.
It’s almost like a beacon pulled from the urban void.
Inside, the walls and sloped ceiling are clad in warm, light-toned timber, and there is just enough room for the barista to create lovely coffee drinks, and fill the space with the smells of roasted beans.
A great use of unused space, the footprint is scant.
We love the way the space takes shape at night, filling the void with warmth.
Even from across the neighborhood, this sliver of space stands out.
Via UrDesign. Photography by Vlad Patru.
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