Vinkle becomes a forgotten plot in Bucharest in a tiny cafe

In the heart of Bucharest, where the historical buildings stand by the shoulder and each square foot of the land is valuable, the narrow parcel on Basilescu Street was turned into an unexpected gem in the city city in the city city. Known as simple as Chapelthis tiny cafe by VinkuOn the forehead with architect Stefan Pavaluta, shows how a challenging place can become an opportunity for innovation.

The chapel is sitting on the remaining plot so slim to reject the most as unusable. Instead, Vinkle accepted the site limitations, converting them to define functions. Raising sharp triangular prism, the building maximizes its modest imprint while achieved an unexpected dramatic vertical presence. Lot’s extreme narrower forcibly bold design moves, resulting in a structure that feels and daring and delicate.

The almost entire facade is wrapped in high performance, a triple glazed glass, allowing daylight to flood the space. Day after day, the building acts as prism, refrac and reflects its environment; At night, it shines like a lantern, becoming a dazzling marker in the city’s surroundings. Interplay of transparency and lighting makes the chapel not only space for thinking, but also the work of public art.

Given the narrow restrictions on the site, most of the structure is invented on the spot. This method minimized construction waste, reduced interference in the neighborhood and has enabled the building to form rapidly. Lightweight steel frame supports glass walls, balancing power transparency.

Instead of competing with adjacent mature wood, the design includes it as a natural canopy, providing shadow and grounding project in its environment. The wood increases the connection of the chapel with nature, offering visitor indoors in the city of hurried city.

Inside, light tinted wood softens the effect of the exterior of the glass, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere. The height of acute triangular roof lines exaggerates a sense of extent, making the interior feel far greater than his footprint. Despite measuring only 463 square meters, the space feels open and welcome. The design encourages the feeling of intimacy – ideal for small sets or peaceful cup of coffee.

What is separate that his ability to do so so little. Proves that small interventions can have a huge impact on how people experience the city. Transformation for overlooked urban in the destination, Vingle created a new narrative as we can pursue tight spaces.

To learn more about the chapel and Vinkla, visit Vinklu.com.

Photography Vlad Four.

Caroline Williamson is the editor-in-chief of design milk. It has BFA in a photo with SCAD and can usually be found searching vintage trenches, working in the transverse words of the New York Times in the pen or processing playlists on Spotify.