Filli

BURJUMAN CENTER

Covers - 16 Area - 55 sqm / 600sqft Type - Cafe Location - Burjuman Center, Dubai

The design concept presents an innovative interpretation of the desert's nocturnal essence through an 'inverted night' theme. This is embodied by the replacement of the ribbed wooden front panel with a custom-built black concrete counter. The counter's stark materiality and color reference the dark, enigmatic desert sky, while the robustness of concrete adds a tactile, almost elemental quality to the space. Its form is likely cast in situ or prefabricated, with a finish that respects the raw, unadorned beauty of the material, bringing a grounded, sculptural presence to the interior.

The spatial dynamics, material palette, and lighting scheme coalesce to articulate a mood that is contemplative and immersive, inviting patrons to experience the tranquility and mystery akin to a desert under the starlit sky. The intentional use of materials and colors here is not merely aesthetic; it is a narrative device that aligns with the Filli brand's embrace of unique and culturally resonant experiences.

The overall brown theme, accented with a black floor, further amplifies this concept. The walls, finished in a textured sand hue, serve as the expansive desert canvas, with the black flooring grounding the space in the stillness of the desert night. This palette inversion creates a compelling visual narrative, flipping the typical desert day scene to a nocturnal ambiance.

The boldness of the black floor tiles provides a visual anchor for the space, contrasting with the lighter wooden furniture and the textured walls. This interplay of dark and light mimics the desert's transformation from day to night, encapsulating the essence of an 'inverted night' within an interior context.