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Issue 62 - Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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Brewing up a Milanese-inspired storm
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Brewing up a Milanese-inspired storm

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JJ Acuña / Bespoke Studio

Photography

Steven Ko

Coffeelin Fortress Hill by JJ Acuña and Bespoke Studio is a contemporary ode to the Italian osteria.


The latest iteration of Coffeelin – a collaboration with JJ Acuña / Bespoke Studio – brings a Milanese coffee-to-cocktail experience to Fortress Hill, distilling the spirit of an Italian osteria into a convivial space. Drawing on the timeless traditions of Italian hospitality, the design combines nostalgia with a modern sensibility, creating a setting where materials and layout work together to evoke warmth and familiarity.

The design is centred around the ebullient idea of home, specifically the way rituals and memories are passed down through generations within an Italian household. The open kitchen, central to the space, breaks from traditional café layouts and introduces a more domestic environment. This configuration encourages a lively exchange between guests and the art of coffee-making, reinforcing the ethos of the venue.

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A careful selection of materials shapes the atmosphere, with patterned floor tiles creating a dynamic interplay of colour and texture while ceiling murals introduce an artistic touch reminiscent of hand-painted frescoes found in traditional trattorias. Rustic oak furniture adds a sense of authenticity, balancing the vibrancy of decorative elements with a feeling of permanence. The signature coffee bar serves as a focal point, framing the coffee-making process as a ritual and a performance.

The inclusion of GRISO coffee beans, reflecting the commitment to Milanese roasting traditions, further emphasises the dedication to cultural integrity and unwavering narrative.

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Issue 62 - Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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