We were fortunate to work with Small Victory on their beautiful new cafe and bakery space. By burying the bronze interior elements in the spent coffee saved from their other locations, the latent acidity in the grounds creates a dappled patina on the surface of the metal.
The inspiration for creating this finish was to find a way to reflect the cafe’s own makings in the interior of the space, by taking what would be discarded and integrating it into the experience of the environment. The resulting unplanned patterns create a spontaneity that aligns with the materially aware and elegant space designed by &Daughters.
Photographed by Conrad Brown.
