Bar El Tubo was made in a neoclassical palace built in 1820 to host an orphanage. The project, designed by architects Assad Felipe and Francisca Pulido, lies in two rooms on the second floor of one of the palace’s wings.
Absolutely everything in this amazing modern bar, from its furniture to its cutlery, was designed to subordinate the idea of fluidity. Surfaces are painted in stark bright white and illuminated in eerie sci-fi purple.
The Bar El Tubo concept is based on a simple yet stunning idea. A tubular container, which houses the inside of the bar and an exhibition of art, simply crosses the palace steps. The two elements flow independently into a tube. The design is a very abstract and in line with the rest of the premises, a very aesthetic, clean design.
Fluid Retro-Futuristic Design
Bar El Tubo Blends Past, Present and Purple
Trend Themes
1. Fluid Design - Opportunity for architects and designers to explore new aesthetics using fluidity as the main concept.
2. Retro-futuristic - An emerging trend in the hospitality industry is to incorporate retro-futuristic elements in the design to create unique and exciting experiences.
3. Art-merging - The trend of merging art exhibitions with hospitality ventures is growing rapidly, providing an opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate and showcase their work in unconventional spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can leverage the trend of fluid design to create innovative and cutting-edge buildings and spaces.
2. Hospitality - Incorporating retro-futuristic elements in bars, restaurants and hotels can attract a younger demographic and create unique brand experiences.
3. Art - The trend of merging art exhibitions with hospitality ventures provides a new avenue for artists to showcase their work and collaborate with designers in unconventional spaces.