{"id":1985,"date":"2025-08-24T19:45:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T19:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.macdolphins.org\/?p=1985"},"modified":"2025-08-25T10:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T10:21:44","slug":"formant-studio-layers-brutalist-and-industrial-textures-at-marne-cafe-in-mexico-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.macdolphins.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/24\/formant-studio-layers-brutalist-and-industrial-textures-at-marne-cafe-in-mexico-city\/","title":{"rendered":"formant studio layers brutalist and industrial textures at marne caf\u00e9 in mexico city"},"content":{"rendered":"

a raw immersive interior at marne caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n

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Tucked into the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City<\/strong><\/a>, FORMANT Studio’s Marne Caf\u00e9 brings together architecture, gastronomy, and tactile design. The caf\u00e9 and bakery<\/strong><\/a> take a timeless approach to contemporary space-making \u2014 grounded in high-quality, locally sourced products and a strong material sensibility. Inside, a raw yet composed brutalist<\/strong><\/a> palette defines the atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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Exposed concrete<\/strong><\/a> and metal<\/strong><\/a> structures, dark wood<\/strong><\/a>, and pared-back industrial lighting form the backbone of the interior, while accents of color in the upholstery and wall-mounted artworks offset the otherwise neutral environment. Photographs framed in metal add to the layered visual language, and suspended ceiling speakers infuse the space with a carefully curated soundscape, reinforcing the immersive atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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all images courtesy of FORMANT Studio<\/p>\n

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formant studio ….<\/h2>\n

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Spanning 130 square meters, Marne Caf\u00e9 is loosely divided into two zones, with the first a restaurant and counter space that opens onto the street, and tucked further inside, a wine bar tucked. Despite their different uses, both areas are stitched together by a consistent material and spatial language. All furnishings \u2014 tables, stools, chairs, lighting, and even the service counter \u2014 were custom-designed by Mexico City-based<\/strong><\/a> FORMANT Studio to reflect the project\u2019s functional needs and aesthetic restraint. The layout follows a subtle logic that allows guests to flow easily through the space, sit briefly, or stay longer depending on the rhythm of their visit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Marne Caf\u00e9 brings together architecture, gastronomy, and tactile design<\/p>\n

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a raw yet composed brutalist palette defines the atmosphere<\/p>\n

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tucked into the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City<\/p>\n

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characterized by locally sourced products and a strong material sensibility<\/p>\n

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exposed concrete meets metal structures<\/p>\n

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engulfing dark wood and pared-back industrial lighting enhance the ambiance<\/p>\n

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the caf\u00e9 is loosely divided into two zones<\/p>\n

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all furnishings were custom-designed by FORMANT Studio<\/p>\n

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transitioning between open and more intimate spaces<\/p>\n

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photographs framed in metal add to the layered visual language<\/p>\n

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industrial lighting finishes<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong> Marne Caf\u00e9
\narchitect:<\/strong>\u00a0FORMANT Studio<\/a> | @formant.studio<\/a><\/p>\n

location: <\/strong>Mexico City<\/p>\n

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designboom has received this project from our <\/em>DIY submissions<\/em><\/a> feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers <\/em>here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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edited by: ravail khan | designboom<\/em><\/p>\n

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