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Sofia Bistro
Sans-Arc Studio
An adaptive re-use project on the edge of Adelaide’s CBD. Inserted into the ground floor of an 80s low-rise office building, Sofia is a bistro, an all-day diner, a warm, light-filled room that opens to the street.
Tucked in under a (new) corrugated bullnose roof that plays off a post-modern backdrop, the space has linearity in two directions: a continuous corrugated concrete counter along the back wall that holds coffee, bar, and wood-fired kitchen, and a dining area divided into three distinct sections, with central booths and a banquette that wraps the venue. Sashless windows open to a planter bed and tree-lined Hutt Street.
The materiality balances sustainability and robustness, aiming to create a warmth and comfort that encourages conviviality and a protracted stay. A long lunch, an afternoon spritz, or a long dinner and drink – no need to rush.