Marais Café Bar
Thessaloniki, Greece
area:60m²
Completed in October 2025

The team of Minas Kosmidis Architects took on the design project of a bar in the heart of the city of Thessaloniki. Inspired by the French quarter of Le Marais, the space gives off a European atmosphere, balancing between contemporary and classic aesthetics.

The architectural composition of the façade creates a clean but expressive geometry. A combination of vertical ribbings, marble and metal details is chosen to bestow a new character to the building. The windows of the bar are shaped with marble counters, that connect the exterior with the interior.

Upon entering, materiality becomes the narrative. The assortment of marbles enhance the space, providing timelessness and balancing with the earth tones. Meanwhile, the golden details of the fixtures and the lights introduce a subtle touch of shine, highlighting the overall composition. The ceiling stands out with its shape, combining plaster decorative elements with wallpaper featuring botanical motifs. A pattern of different marbles on the floor creates a path that leads the visitor towards the bar, the focal point of the interior where energy converges.

Placed at the center of the space, the bar area acts as a point of gathering, communication, and extroversion. The design quality is achieved through the careful selection of materials, distinctive geometric structures, and atmospheric lighting. Le Marais is completed with selected artworks featuring gilded details, where art becomes an integral part of the experience.

Design: Minas Kosmidis Architects

Design Team: Christos Kaligos, Panagiotis Antonellos, Jenny Andritsou

Photography & Videography: Aylo Studio