Local designers Anda Zota and Muromuro Studio are the creative minds behind the design of Bar Ton, which is a listening bar located in Bucharest, Romania. The space is defined by ambient lighting which adds a touch of warmth to the minimal interiors. It is set on the ground floor of an apartment block in the city and previously, it has functioned as a music shop.
Zota speaks about the design notion, sharing "We wanted to pay homage to the building itself. It was the first socialist-modernist building from the communist era that originated in Bucharest and not Moscow, so when it was built it was a landmark of Romanian modernism. We tried to keep as much of the building as structurally intact as possible – we kept the flooring and the pillars, plus you have the original facade and finishings."
Modern Romanian Listening Bars
Anda Zota and Muromuro Studio Designs Bar Ton in Bucharest
Trend Themes
1. Socialist-modernist Revivals - Designers draw inspiration from historic architectural styles, revitalizing spaces with a blend of modern and socialist-modernist elements.
2. Ambient Listening Spaces - Bars designed with acoustics and lighting offer unique sensory-experiences, fostering a niche market in leisure and entertainment.
3. Heritage Preservation in Design - Innovative architecture embraces cultural heritage, integrating original materials and design aesthetics in contemporary projects.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Design - The sector sees a rising trend in merging historical architectural elements with modern hospitality venues for unique customer experiences.
2. Acoustic Architecture - Innovation in architectural acoustics enables the development of spaces specifically designed to optimize sound experiences.
3. Urban Revitalization - Industries focus on repurposing historic buildings into modern urban spaces, emphasizing cultural preservation and contemporary utility.