The Poet Café

The Poet Café was designed to have a modern take on a home- made ambiance. White subway tiles, graphite grout and reclaimed wood wall panels all add further touches of a spotless character. The white walls with intricacies and texture of the quartz countertop, along with black iron accent panels and an abundance of natural light, lend to the café’s uncluttered design.

The layout had to be logical and allow fluid movement throughout the space. Placement of a large ancient door as a communal table at the front of the café is intended to represent the Iranian tradition of dining around a big table and encourages chatter creating a lively communal atmosphere. The sense of refinement throughout the space is due to the carefully chosen table sizes and furniture that contribute to making the space feel inviting and interesting. Lastly, there is a raw industrial feel to the design including features like the raw reclaimed wood panels, mesh like suspended brass lights and exposed ductwork.

Mingling with the contemporary interior, a series of iconic Iranian patterns have been laser cut onto a frame and hand painted with a color palette derived from traditional Iranian stained-glass windows that represents the intricacy of Iranian craftmanship. Along with iconic black and white portraits of Iranian individuals all add quirk and charm to the space.