Dan Graham's Cafe Bravo in Berlin Mixes Past & Present
Nika Kubiak — April 16, 2009 — Art & Design
References: germanarchitects
Tucked in the courtyard of the Berlin Institute of Contemporary Art, you’ll find Cafe Bravo, a most unique place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee. Dan Graham designed this mesmerizing combination of shimmering, mirrored glass and polished steel to blend perfectly into the old European courtyard.
The duo of mirrored glass cubes reflects the surrounding architecture to create an amazing dreamlike art effect. It’s a superb melange of the past with ultra-modern design.
The duo of mirrored glass cubes reflects the surrounding architecture to create an amazing dreamlike art effect. It’s a superb melange of the past with ultra-modern design.
Trend Themes
1. Glass and Steel Architecture - Innovative architects can explore the use of glass and steel to create mesmerizing buildings that blend well with old European courtyards and other classic structures.
2. Courtyard Cafes - Businesses can integrate glass and steel architecture into their courtyard designs to create unique and captivating outdoor cafe spaces.
3. Dreamlike Art Effects - Art enthusiasts can explore the use of mirrored glass to create stunning dreamlike effects in their works and exhibits.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Innovative architects can leverage mesmerizing glass and steel design elements to create unique and captivating buildings.
2. Hospitality - Hotel and restaurant businesses can leverage glass and steel architecture in their courtyard designs to create unique and captivating outdoor eating and lounging spaces.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can leverage mirrored glass to create stunning dreamlike effects in their works and exhibits.
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