Header: Vitalina Voroshkevich
Roastery Café by Anna Lazar Studio was envisioned as a place that follows the coffee-making process from roasting to consumption. Instead of separating the technical function of roasting from the interior of the café, the Anna Lazar project brings both together in one contemporary space. The interior design of Minsk’s first roastery cafe feels simultaneously energetic and memorable, while striking a balance of colours, materials, and proportions.
Where coffee is made, not just served
Professional coffee-roasting equipment is the centrepiece of the space. More than functional machinery, the equipment represents the main element of the spatial composition. By roasting coffee on the spot, the venue draws attention to the working process, giving visitors a direct connection to the product. Bold colours and graphic rhythm shape the interior design. Ceramic tiles by 41zero42 create a layered surface with their varied tones and arrangement. The tiles that change appearance based on the viewer’s perspective introduce movement and character into the design, while providing a distinctive tactility.
Soft and playful colour palette
The selected hues are carefully calibrated to provide the area with an expressive but not chaotic appearance. Warm timber, light surfaces, and muted architectural backgrounds provide a neutral base, making furniture, art and vibrant tilework pop. The combination of these visual language elements provides a contemporary European atmosphere with a touch of playfulness.
Emotional art by Elena Korshak
Chairs produced by Delo Design bring clear geometry and generous proportions to the project. Their form fits naturally in the cafe’s colour scheme without competing with the tilework. The chair arrangement is designed to support a variety of uses, from quick breaks to business meetings and friendly gatherings.
Artworks by Elena Korshak provide an emotional, personal layer to the space. Embedded into the project from the start, the artworks create moments of visual pause while adding depth. Different visual elements, including art, furniture, materials and equipment, were considered together as one composition, giving a curated aesthetic to the design without compromising on functionality.
The dual nature of coffee
The design of Marks Coffee Roasters explores the contrast between craftsmanship and technology. Precision, production and process embodied by the roasting equipment are juxtaposed with the warmth and tactility of ceramic surfaces, timber details, and artworks. This connection between the technical and sensory elements reflects the nature of coffee itself. Lighting supports the operational needs and contributes to the atmosphere. The lighting design highlights surfaces, seating areas and the roasting zone, establishing a visual hierarchy in the interior while making the space feel more intimate.
The Marks Coffee Roasters cafe boasts an open and visually accessible design. The layout is easy to understand, as the zones for coffee preparation, roasting and seating are instantly recognisable. The addition of art, colour and tactile materials ensures small visual discoveries that give the project a unique visual identity.
