Ukrainian studio Bude Architects has designed a minimalist showroom and salon for cosmetic company Pleka in Kyiv.
As the first step in a brand transformation for Pleka, the studio designed the showroom in an early 20th-century building to showcase natural materials with a neutral and inviting colour palette.
Bude Architects has taken a minimalist approach to the showroom interior
Historic yellow bricks made from local clay, which are characteristic of architecture in Kyiv during the 19th and early 20th century, were exposed throughout the interior.
The studio showcased the material as it was keen to create a space that resonated with the architecture of the building, with other materials selected to complement this brickwork.
Exposed yellow brick has been incorporated as a key feature throughout the interior "The choice of materials was influenced by the space background," Bude Architects co-founder Julia Shataliuk told Dezeen.
"We wanted to showcase the historic yellow brick, so we were looking for good companions for it."
The multifunctional showroom incorporates a retail space and a beauty salon
The studio combined the brickwork with natural woods, travertine and an earthy shade of decorative plaster, with the aim of creating a warm environment to reflect Pleka's brand identity.
"The brand's core value is a careful and attentive attitude towards its customers," Julia Shataliuk explained. "They manifest the importance of each person taki...