miniBAR
2010 PARIS
Interior / Furniture — Commercial
The miniBAR project involved the refurbishment of a small DJ-bar and vinyl store in Paris. Working in collaboration with architect Philippe Rizzotti, we designed and fabricated a continuous wall-to-wall multifunctional furniture system integrating the bar counter, DJ booth, display shelving for records, and storage.
The interior was conceived as a compact yet dynamic environment where furniture, lighting, and music equipment form a single spatial installation. A sequenced LED lighting system was integrated into the joinery to animate the space and reinforce the atmosphere of the venue during performances and evening events.
The project combines durable materials with bold colour accents, creating a robust yet expressive interior suited to the hybrid nature of the venue as both bar and record shop.
Client: miniBAR
Project with: Philippe Rizzotti
Photos: Brice Pelleschi
Design & Production: Workshop & Studio – Bakker Ltd
SPECIFICATIONS
Joinery System
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Continuous wall-to-wall multifunctional furniture integrating bar counter, DJ booth, record display shelving, and storage units.
Materials
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Phenolic film-faced plywood for high-wear surfaces.
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Okoumé plywood with natural oil finish for visible cabinetry.
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MDF panels with medium yellow lacquer finish for colour accents.
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Structural and detail elements in steel.
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Foam elements integrated in selected areas for acoustic and seating purposes.
Lighting
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Integrated LED lighting system forming a sequenced illumination pattern within the joinery and DJ area.
Finish Strategy
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Combination of oiled timber surfaces, lacquered colour panels, and phenolic plywood providing durability while creating a distinctive visual identity for the venue.
Construction Strategy
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Compact, integrated furniture architecture designed to combine service, performance, and retail functions within a limited interior footprint.
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