Fluunt Bar: Ksenia Evstafyeva's Immersive Design in Kazan

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The interior of the Fluunt bar in Kazan, designed by architect Ksenia Evstafyeva, showcases a fusion style. Covering an area of 88 square meters, the space captivates with its immersive ambiance, achieved through creative design combinations. A floral pattern on the carpet, mirrored on the glass tabletops, plays with light and color, drawing guests into an intriguing visual experience reminiscent of a looking glass.

“The project’s main idea was to create a space that immerses the guest in the story, where time stops and the visual, gustatory, and tactile parts come together. The color palette features warm and rich combinations. The transparent bottle glass and exotic macore wood in matte panels and glossy accessories attracted the rest of the bright colors,” said the architect.

The venue occupies the ground floor of a refurbished historic building. The clients requested that Ksenia create a “cool bar” without altering the existing layout. However, organizing the kitchen and back rooms while keeping the design concept intact and preserving the two distinct bar zones presented some challenges. This resulted in the creating of a main area featuring seating tables, a lounge area, and a separate bar area where guests can enjoy cocktails in a more intimate setting.

“When I visited the property for the first time, I immediately realized that it is what the customer wants. Yes, the kitchen and back rooms were tightly fitted, but the space’s configuration immediately suggested the concept and story: how the guests come in, how they are greeted, escorted to the table or to the bar’s private area, where you can seclude with your company,” explained Ksenia Evstafyeva.

The concept for the main hall revolves around the main bar, which serves as the focal point of the space. The rounded walls and vaults are designed to honor and highlight the building’s original architectural elements. “Without any structural changes, we have designed a space with rooms that unexpectedly emerge in the hall. For example, when bathrooms end up in the center of the hall, they must either blend in or stand out as a distinct art piece. That’s how a bathroom with absolutely fantastic lighting appeared.”

The project includes numerous custom-made pieces, crafted by the designers in collaboration with various artists. For instance, Guzel Garipova’s artwork on the carpet evokes the delicate shapes of marsh lilies or Asian flowers subtly reflected on the surface. Meanwhile, the countertop in the small bar and the glass shelving were created in partnership with the Fresh Glass team, embodying a sense of time suspended and quietly expanding.

“I consider the project to be the most remarkable for unexpected combinations of suspended glass countertops in the small bar and Philippe Starck’s metal chairs designed for Alessi, which also play an important role in the concept of reflections and refractions of light. The Halo edition lamp by Mandalaki creates an intriguing play of light and shadow in the bathroom. Ambientec lamps look like butterflies perched on the table to illuminate it. Also, don’t overlook the concept of the glass wall for glasses. The project developed exactly as conceived by the customer, who fully trusted our solutions,” concluded Ksenia Evstafyeva.

Product and Brand:

Glass, Fresh Glass. Chairs, Alessi Philippe Starck

Bar stools, Cassina. Chandelier above the bar, Exteta.

Fabrics, Dedar. Chairs in the main hall, Bonaldo. Table lamps, Ambientec

Joinery, Ledder. Table lamps, Ambientec. Lighting, Luceplan

Sanitaryware, Cea design. Lighting, Halo edition