Espresso Bar Inside an Art Deco Railway Station

This luxurious espresso bar located in the waiting room or “sala di attesa” inside the Santa Maria Novella railway station in Florence, Italy was designed by Italian architect Daniela Colli, the space, an archetype of 1930’s rationalist architecture by Giovanni Michelucci is listed as a historical building.
A few key elements of the interior include the use of very sleek and reflective materials, like copper, glass and marble.

‘The project focuses on the interaction between the place and its identity in order to provide a unique experience for customers, while at the same time embodying the identity of the brand.’





Photos Matteo Piazza