BARS & CAFÉS

Within a former Soviet railway workers’ housing

block in Kazakhstan’s capital, restaurant Fik

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takes a playful and contemporary approac

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towards honouring the history of its surroundings

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The stark and monolithic original features o

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the building are offset by bright and colourful

checkered tiles, painted walls and terrazzo flooring.

Throughout the space, Verner Panton’s Flowerpot

pendants are suspended above tables and com-

munal seating, adding to the contrasting sense

of playfulness.

Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Photo: Damir Otegen / A&D: NAAW Studio

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