A retro-style food court and bar housed in a former soviet military factory
Manufactura
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Almaty
650m²
Café / Bar
Built
Architecture, Design
Located on the third floor of a mid-20th-century Soviet military factory, the project transforms an industrial space into a retro-style food court and bar. The intervention preserves the raw character of the building while introducing a lively place for food, music, and social gatherings.
Located on the third floor of a mid-20th-century Soviet military factory, the project transforms an industrial space into a retro-style food court and bar. The intervention preserves the raw character of the building while introducing a lively place for food, music, and social gatherings.
A retro interior atmosphere
The architecture retains key elements of the original factory structure, including exposed beams and large open spaces that reflect the building’s industrial past. The interior design draws on Soviet-era references and vintage details, reinforcing the historical identity of the site while adapting it to contemporary uses.
The space is organized into a series of zones hosting restaurants, bars, dance areas, and more relaxed seating spaces. Together, these elements create an active social environment that celebrates the building’s industrial heritage while giving it a new role in the city’s cultural life.
