This project is a vibrant bar concept defined by a bold interplay of blue, orange, and steel, creating a visually striking and energetic atmosphere throughout the space.The design embraces a layered spatial experience, where each area offers a distinct mood while maintaining a cohesive identity through materiality and color.

project
Helios
location
Milan
area
370 m²
year
2026

This project is a vibrant bar concept defined by a bold interplay of blue, orange, and steel, creating a visually striking and energetic atmosphere throughout the space.The design embraces a layered spatial experience, where each area offers a distinct mood while maintaining a cohesive identity through materiality and color.

The first area introduces guests to a dynamic mix of orange, blue, and exposed metal elements, setting a lively and contemporary tone.

The second room transforms into a more intimate listening bar, fully wrapped in rich velvet walls and a monochromatic blue palette, enhancing acoustics and creating a calm, immersive environment focused on sound and mood.

Soft, diffused lighting reflects off metallic details, adding depth and contrast to the velvety surfaces, while custom seating elements encourage relaxation and lingering. The space becomes a sensory retreat where sound, texture, and material merge into one continuous, atmospheric experience.

The second room transforms into a more intimate listening bar, fully wrapped in rich velvet walls and a monochromatic blue palette, enhancing acoustics and creating a calm, immersive environment focused on sound and mood.

The final space opens into a dramatic, high-ceiling room where orange and blue come together in a bold, expressive composition, highlighting volume, light, and contrast. Together, these three areas create a journey through color, texture, and atmosphere, offering a unique and memorable hospitality experience.

the bar is designed as a sculptural centerpiece inspired by a space shuttle, crafted in raw concrete to emphasize a futuristic and industrial aesthetic. Its bold, monolithic form contrasts with the vibrant orange and blue surroundings, creating a dramatic focal point that enhances the sense of innovation and spatial exploration.