adam wiercinski refurbishes polish whiskey bar zrodlo

adam wiercinski refurbishes polish whiskey bar zrodlo

all images courtesy of przemysław turlej and damian beżowy

zrodlo.bar is a new whiskey bar based in ponzan, poland, which has been refurbished by architect adam wiercinski. it is located in the basement of a tenement house on taczaka street – one of the most popular streets in the city centre with lots of restaurants and cafes.

three structural boxes were placed inside the bar, holding all of the furniture products together

before its renovation, the space was desolate and in very bad condition. after an intense cleaning operation the team discovered original brick walls and square shaped wooden flooring. the idea was to preserve the original look of the place, with an addition of a new independent structure. together with an investor, they decided to banish the use of ready-made products, instead choosing to design each piece individually, including lighting objects and furniture.

three structural boxes were placed inside the bar, holding all of the furniture products together. none of the components, except surface mounted electrical installations were screwed into the original walls. in the entrance room, opposite the main door, there is the first steel box bar. it is made of steel profiles and nets, rusted metal and raw MDF which covers the bar top surfaces. located on the right side of the entrance is the second steel structure, which contains seating areas and storage space for bottles.

after an intense cleaning operation the team discovered original brick walls and square shaped wooden flooring

when choosing a colour palette for the interior they decided on subtle graphite colours that complimented the colour of the brick walls, along with small bursts of colour. a long neon light for example, follows the ceiling of the bar tying all of the structural elements together. this neon theme is repeated throughout the space, with fluorescent orange chairs and furniture.

during the summer, many of the parking spaces in taczaky street are turned into cafe gardens which many people congregate to. zodlo.bar follows suit with quirky handmade outdoor furniture, giving people the option to enjoy the sun, or escape underground in to its sophisticated and modern interior.

the space contains fluorescent orange chairs and furniture

a long neon light follows the ceiling of the bar tying all of the structural elements together

during the summer taczaky street becomes a cultural hub

the structural theme of the bar is repeated in the choice of furniture

eye popping colour compliments the steel structures

plans for the refurbishment

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edited by: hollie smith | designboom