type – Interior design
program – commercial, horeca
location – Budapest, HU
date – 2025
surface – 80 m2
status – completed
collaborators – arh. Szőke Eszter
photography – Palette of joy
Located in the vibrant heart of Budapest, this project redefines the café experience by merging hospitality design with an unexpected and playful concept: a space where guests can spend time with friendly minipigs. We collaborated closely with our client throughout the process, shaping not only the interior but also the guest experience. The main vision was to create a welcoming, cozy environment where visitors can disconnect from the city’s hustle, take a break, reenergize, and leave happy.
Key functional ideas guided the layout: separating and accommodating guests arriving to meet the pigs, providing a dedicated space to change shoes, and offering a waiting bar area designed to host as many visitors as possible. We also maximized the main wall surfaces with a dynamic mural evoking nature and greenery. A further challenge was the circulation of the animals between their resting space and guest areas, which required careful planning.
Materiality plays a central role: wood shingles, tactile fluffy textures, and exposed brick animate the walls, contrasting with calming green tones while subtly referencing the story of the three little pigs. Delicate metal details and warm brass accents add an extra layer of elegance, enriching the natural palette. Practical flooring solutions complete the design, balancing durability with comfort.
The result is a functional yet emotionally engaging interior that transforms a café into a restorative urban retreat — unique in Europe and deeply rooted in both playfulness and thoughtful design.
