Spanish interior design studio Bloomint Design has renovated one of the branches of renowned bank Raiffeisen in Nyon, Switzerland, outfitting it with several pieces of furniture by Sancal. Meanwhile, Bulgarian design studio Cache Atelier has also selected several of the Spanish firm’s designer products for the offices of Garitage Investment and Management in Sofia, Bulgaria.
As part of the Raiffeisen bank branch renovation, Bloomint Design wanted to highlight the evolution of the entity since its founding in 1927. Designers were able to achieve this by integrating natural materials that reflect the origins of the bank with other minimalistic and industrial elements that show its evolution toward the future. In keeping with its origins, this 350-square-meter space puts the bank's current philosophy on display, with an open floor plan that represents the transparency of the bank.
The project had a further premise: to make customers feel at home. To do so, they selected upholstered furniture by Sancal, such as the Alpino sofa and the Nido armchairs designed by Rafa García. Then, to intertwine it all with the project's neutral and warm materials, they used Beetle panels (MUT Design) and Pion tables by Ionna Vautrin to bring a colorful balance to the space.
Hence, Bloomint Design has created a revamped version of the 1993 reception hall, where elements and materials from the past find a new home in a futuristic and innovative environment. For this Spanish interior design studio, collaborating on this project has been a completely new and truly exciting experience, as it was the first office renovation it has taken on.
The second project was the offices of Garitage Investment and Management in Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgarian studio Cache Atelier wanted to create a tailor-made solution for these offices spanning 650 square meters. Without sacrificing functionality for appearance, the studio achieved the perfect balance and configured a cozy and pleasant environment. Sancal left its mark on the collaborative spaces and waiting areas, as the renovation blends the industrial style of the architecture with the soft textures of upholstered furniture. Here we find the Tiptoe sofas (Rafa García) and Tonella armchairs (Note Design), Sumo sofas and armchairs (Yonoh), Tortuga armchairs (Isaac Piñeiro), and Nudo coffee tables (Juan Ibáñez).