XAMAN

Project: Estudio Atemporal
Location: Copenhague 6, Juárez, CDMX, México

Area: 260 m2

Year: 2015

The project consisted of creating a cocktail-focused bar through the intervention of the basement of an inconspicuous building in the Juárez neighborhood of Mexico City.

Access is gained via a stairway that leads to the entrance door. Upon entering, dim lighting immediately establishes a different atmosphere, allowing the visitor to quickly forget the exterior appearance of the building.

Inside, the guest is welcomed by a wooden display cabinet filled with plants and carefully selected objects. Acting as an initial visual barrier, this element guides the visitor through a corridor into the heart of the bar, leading to a bar counter whose monolithic, stone-like appearance becomes one of the most important elements of the space. This landmark is complemented by a ceiling composed of a wooden lattice that filters light through its perforations, illuminating the entire venue and enhancing a mural that runs throughout the space, evoking a misty landscape.

The exposed concrete structure set the direction for material selection; as with the concrete itself, all materials were chosen to speak for themselves through their textures and tonalities, without the need for additional finishes.

Along the circulation route, two small private rooms are located adjacent to the main area, as well as a secondary space for smaller groups, where distinct graphic details, materials, and textures appear, making each room a unique experience. A final passage reveals a staircase leading to the restrooms, where a plant-filled patio reestablishes a connection with the exterior.