Location | Nea Ionia, Athens | Bobina All day Gastrobar
Project completed 2023
Architectural Consulting | Licencing
Project Overview | Defining a New Hospitality Language
Bobina is a bold, urban gastrobar in Athens, designed to offer a distinct sensory experience that merges elevated dining with a strong material identity. The client envisioned a space that balances precision and atmosphere, capable of operating at high capacity while maintaining a clear, emotionally resonant aesthetic.
We approached the project as a study in contrasts, raw and refined, dark and luminous, structured and social. The final space is expressive, intentional, and built for longevity in both form and use.
Our Role | Architecture, Detailing, Supervision
sugar like salt delivered the full architectural package for Bobina, including:
Interior spatial layout for bar, circulation, dining zones, and back-of-house
Custom detailing of bar elements and fixed furniture
Material selection for visual richness and high durability
Layered lighting concept for day-to-night mood modulation
Supervision of construction and performance detailing
Design Philosophy | Urban Texture, Social Precision
The spatial concept of Mpompina is built on the idea of compressed intensity, creating intimacy and energy within a relatively small footprint.
Key features:
Bold geometry and material intersections define movement and pause
A tactile palette of concrete, oxidized metals, charred wood, and matte surfaces
Carefully framed visual corridors that extend and control the perception of space
Custom lighting scenes that shift with time of day and guest density, supporting transitions from brunch to cocktail hour
Atmosphere is not a byproduct, it is the architecture. Bobina’s identity is built from the inside out.
Challenges & Solutions | Performance in a Compact Format
Maximizing experience in a tight envelope: Strategic zoning, vertical emphasis, and material continuity helped amplify the perception of volume and comfort.
Durability without aesthetic compromise: We used industrial-grade materials with refined finishes to withstand wear without losing elegance.
Back-of-house efficiency: Hidden service routes and custom storage solutions ensured operational clarity in a high-demand hospitality setting.