Wine Express Shop at Henri Coanda International Airport
Alexei Tacu

Wine Express Shop at Henri Coanda International Airport

Atvangarde as Manufacturers

Cellar atmosphere at the Wine Express Shop in Henry Coanda Airport, Bucharest, Romania


The growth and modernization of the Henri Coanda Airport in Bucharest, Romania has doubled its operating capacity, enabling advanced facilities and upper class services. The commercial areas had to fulfill the same specifications, offering the customers a unique purchasing experience. After a rigorous selection, taking into consideration the quality standards of the materials and the execution, Atvangarde Company has been chosen to fabricate the furniture for the Wine Express Shop. The Architecture Studio D3/Abstract Design has designed a space that provides a complete experience for the customers, making them feel like in a real winery. Therefore the whole concept is based on the use of materials specific to an authentic cellar: natural stone and wood.


The vast experience in using a wide range of materials and the latest fabrication technologies has allowed the furniture fabricator to bring to life the architect’s vision, finding alternatives for some materials that were initially proposed in the project, that were not feasible in the given context. For example, to reduce the load generated by the 20 mm stone that was proposed to cover the structure of the furniture a material that mimics the natural stone was used, making the back-walls easy to handle, while keeping the stone appearance.


In order to highlight the products and use the space efficiently at the same time, the shop is furnished with back-walls, gondola shelves placed in the field and a cash-desk.


The back-walls simulate the traditional storage of wine bottles in wooden crates. Every crate has a transparent plexiglas insert with LED backlighting. A distinctive detail of these back-walls is positioning the bottom bins inclined according to the angle of the customers gaze. Also, the special wines are positioned in an area illuminated by a red plexiglas insert.


Another distinctive feature is the use of 45 degrees joints to highlight the edges and the clean design with straight lines.


The cash-desk keeps the straight line of the rest of the furniture, with simple volumes. The use of the natural acrylic stone HI-MACS for the cash desk guaranteed the resistance to intensive use of the furniture, while the hygienic non-porous surface made it easy to clean and maintain.


The requirements of the architecture studio were focused on specific finishes and an exceptional quality of execution and the final result fulfilled the expectations.

Project Credits
Manufacturers
Photographers
Product Spec Sheet

ElementBrand
ManufacturersAtvangarde
Product Spec Sheet
Manufacturers
Project Spotlight
Product Spotlight
News
10 public buildings that demonstrate architectural applications of precast concrete
27 Mar 2024 Specification
10 public buildings that demonstrate architectural applications of precast concrete

Precast concrete is made by casting concrete in a reusable mold. These molds are made of various mat... More

Sameep Padora and Associates creates a flowing, organic art center in southern India
26 Mar 2024 News
Sameep Padora & Associates creates a flowing, organic art center in southern India

Mumbai-based Sameep Padora & Associates (sP+a) has completed Hampi Art Labs in Toranagallu, a vi... More

Introducing Partner Thermory AS
26 Mar 2024 Partner News
Introducing Partner Thermory AS

Thermory AS offers a diverse product range that includes durable exterior cladding, decking, interio... More

Brooklyn Tower by ShOP Architects showcases a unique materiality
25 Mar 2024 News
Brooklyn Tower by ShOP Architects showcases a unique materiality

Brooklyn Tower, standing an impressive ninety-three stories tall with a unique neo-deco crown, is al... More

Doriana Fuksas, Martin Lesjak, Li Xiang and Steven Wright join Archello Awards 2024 jury
25 Mar 2024 Archello Awards
Doriana Fuksas, Martin Lesjak, Li Xiang and Steven Wright join Archello Awards 2024 jury

Doriana Fuksas, Martin Lesjak, Li Xiang and Steven Wright have been announced as Archello Awards 202... More

Detail: Pleated facade geometry of Bonfiglioli HQ by Peter Pichler Architecture
21 Mar 2024 Detail
Detail: Pleated facade geometry of Bonfiglioli HQ by Peter Pichler Architecture

Designed by Peter Pichler Architecture, the new Bonfiglioli Headquarters is located in Calderara di... More

Introducing Partner Linea Light Group
21 Mar 2024 Partner News
Introducing Partner Linea Light Group

Linea Light Group is an Italian company known for its innovative lighting solutions. The company off... More

New infill apartment building in Prague reflects an industrial heritage
20 Mar 2024 News
New infill apartment building in Prague reflects an industrial heritage

Iconik is a residential apartment building in the Karlín neighborhood of Prague. Designed by... More