The burger restaurant is located in a residential building from the mid-1950s in the old center of Belgrade, with large windows overlooking a lively street and a park.
The aesthetic concept of the space had to reflect two key points: the atmosphere of contemporary Belgrade street culture and the color palette from the client’s brand book.
The material concept is based on alternating raw, unfinished materials with contrasting inserts, while the unifying background is a canvas of bright graffiti in its originally intended colorful palette. Exposed steel structures framing walls made of perforated ceramic blocks are a common sight in former industrial areas now absorbed by new subcultures and trendy urban environments. Such structures always appear airy and transparent. We replicated this architectural approach, keeping the space as visually continuous as possible, while subtly concealing the most delicate kitchen areas.
To preserve maximum openness, industrial PVC curtains were used instead of doors, and above the order counter, fine-mesh steel grids serve as shelving for zoning.
When planning the layout, we unanimously agreed that a fully open kitchen could become an interesting feature of the space, considering its simple geometry and the rhythmic structure of the ceiling at a height of 3.5 m. The client also approved the proposal to lower the order counter to the height of a standard home kitchen — this removes the barrier between guests and staff, fostering a friendly and open atmosphere.
The wide sills of the façade windows were adapted as both work surfaces for the open kitchen and seating areas for guests. The latter required the addition of a step for better ergonomics. Since the project already included two other staircases for access to the storage area and restrooms, this element fit organically into the overall design concept without disturbing the balance of elements.