Slovenian studio Triiije has used recycled materials to create a mix of patterns and textures in Lolita Eipprova, an offbeat cafe in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Most of the materials used in the fit-out of the cafe were either repurposed from the previous interior or sourced second-hand.
Existing tiles were retained and paired with patterned fabrics
For Triiije director Andrej Mercina, the design is the result of exploring a more sustainable approach to interior design.
"Do we really need new materials to create a conceptually strong and cozy interior"" he questioned. "We minimised the hours in the office and maximised the work on site, with the commitment to create a warm, hospitable ambience."
Reclaimed parquet extends across flooring and walls To start the design, Mercina worked out what materials were already present in the building and which ones could be retained.
"It was quite a stinky, horrible interior," he told Dezeen, "but we decided that we had to evaluate every single piece before sending it to trash."
The design also incorporates tiles found in the basement
Existing wall tiles were retained, even though some were damaged and "unfashionable", and Mercina also added some other tiles he found in the basement.
The flooring includes some old parquet that the designer found on a construction site, which was otherwise destined for landfill. Elsewhere, the original screed floor is repaired and retained.
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