Velvet Lounge

— Concept

A single sculpted surface as room, seating and stage — inverting the language of the bar into a place to arrive rather than pass through.

— Challenges

Delivering a curvilinear cast form to a Roman studio brief within a Sofia fit-out schedule and code envelope.

— Design Process

Digital form-finding in Rhino, 1:1 mock-ups in Rome, then remote coordination with the local contractor for on-site pours.

— Sustainability Strategy

Formwork designed for reuse across three phases, all lighting on DALI dimming for a projected 42% energy reduction versus baseline.