Just before the Oktoberfest season: precision landing! In Munich, not far from the Theresienwiese, Café Kustermann has reopened after a refurbishment. The traditional confectionery has been shaping Munich with its delicacies since 1887. Here, the cakes and pastries are not delivered, but baked fresh every day.
In addition to a cozy atmosphere, the owner was looking for a flexible concept. Because Café Kustermann is not just for a cup of coffee – it also hosts yoga classes and homework sessions.
That sounded like a complete package for the House of Garlic. And in the end it was. A general contractor service: from the planning for the interior fit-out including ventilation, sanitary and acoustics through to completion. Everything except the bar technology. We implemented this with our partner FHE from Dornbirn. Yes, there are actual specialists for counter technology. And rightly so.
“This project not only created something on the outside, but also on an interpersonal level. The client placed her complete trust in us. This resulted in open communication and a friendly working relationship,” says Elisa, our interior designer.
The confectionery trade and the carpentry trade went head to head during the renovation. In short: they simply understood each other. The café was to be modern, but preserve the old. That’s why we kept the original turquoise and rosé colors and didn’t tear out the original floorboards, but instead reworked them.
The suspended stucco ceilings, chandeliers, round arches and gold elements are reminiscent of the 150-year-old confectionery history and give the old building back its original charm. Even the landlady has been given a place of honor. In a painting on the wall, directly above the regulars’ table.
