Tactile sisal surfaces helped Master Studio foster an inviting atmosphere inside this pared-back coffee bar in Cape Town, South Africa.
Located in Cape Town's buzzing Sea Point neighbourhood, Pauline's has been designed by Master Studio to feature a "minimalist interior that retains its warmth".

The coffee bar occupies a retail unit that had previously been left empty due to its awkwardly narrow floor plan. It now boasts a slim counter running around its perimeter that allows customers to comfortably stand and drink locally-roasted coffee.
Sisal ? a natural fibre made from the Mexican plant, agave sisalana ? covers all of the cafe's walls and the central service counter which slants down towards the floor.
Timber has been used for the floorboards, shelves, and to create a simple menu board. Composite material Corian forms the surface of the high counters, selected by the studio for its "seamless" appearance.
Huge panels of glazing align to create the front facade of the bar, emitting a deep yellow glow onto the adjacent street as night falls.

Other than a couple of ceramic vases filled with wildflowers, decor has been kept to a minimum. Flashes of colour are provided by packets of the cafe's own coffee beans that are openly on display.
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