The owners of Pentra Cafe-Bistro have had ties to the sea for three generations, including competitive sailing. In a waterfront restaurant, that history might become an overt nautical theme; here, it appears in details that require a closer look to reveal their references to yacht design. Loft Kolasiński designed the interiors, partial remodelling and fixed furnishings of the 51-square-metre venue in Szczecin. Photography is by Karolina Bąk.
A family bistro beside the marina
The bistro stands directly beside the Oder in a neighbourhood taking shape on Szczecin's right bank. A marina is close by, so sailors and water-sports enthusiasts are expected among its guests. The project covered the entire 51-square-metre interior, from partial remodelling to furniture and fixed fittings. Pentra opened recently and has been a family venture from the outset.
Founded by Jacek Kolasiński, Loft Kolasiński has been operating for 15 years. Public interiors, including restaurants, cafes, hotel apartments and offices, regularly feature in its portfolio alongside residential work. The studio also designs wooden furniture and accessories for its projects, handmade by collaborating joinery workshops that maintain traditional craft methods. In this bistro, that approach extended to all the fixed furnishings.
Oak joinery and references to yacht design
Oak is used throughout the fixed furnishings, including the counter, shelving, mirror frames and seating. Woodmaker made the tables from the same material. The references to yacht design are clearest in these joinery details, expressed discreetly without literal nautical decoration.
Concrete, rope and a coordinated identity
The washroom was also designed individually. A concrete basin designed by the studio and made by Quello.design replaces standard ceramic sanitaryware. Concrete reappears in the decorations, this time combined with rope. Monika Kreft of Same Plusy designed the decorations, typography and sign. The bistro's fittings were developed specifically for the space and for a family whose history has been linked to the water for generations.
Products used in the project
- Fixed oak furnishings: designed by Loft Kolasiński
- Oak tables: Woodmaker
- Concrete basin: designed by Loft Kolasiński and made by Quello.design
- Decorations and sign: Monika Kreft, Same Plusy
Explore more projects by Loft Kolasiński on the studio's PLNDesign profile and get in touch by email, phone, through its website or via social media, whichever suits you best.
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