Located in Seville, Spain, ARTICA Sevilla is the third café and ice cream shop designed for the brand. The project occupies the irregular interior of a former bank branch in the suburbs, and proposes a material, programmatic and formal reconfiguration that transforms the spatial experience of the premises.
The intervention begins with a process of subtraction. All internal partitions were removed, and the suspended ceiling was taken down, revealing the full height of the space and creating a larger, more continuous volume. This operation establishes an open-plan environment that clarifies the geometry of the interior and allows the project’s main architectural elements to emerge, shifting the former office-like segmented layout into a more open and social setting.
At the center of the project stands its most distinctive element: the Moon lamp. This element acts as the visual and spatial anchor of the café. Suspended above the main entrance, the glowing sphere becomes the focal point of the interior, organizing the space around it and giving the café a strong and recognizable identity.
The layout is structured by two linear rows of benches totaling 12 meters in length. These custom-built elements structure the interior and establish the framework upon which the program unfolds. The system creates seating areas on both sides, defining two complementary zones: one with smaller tables intended for circulation and shorter stays, and another designed for longer visits and a more relaxed occupation.
Apart from the chairs, all furniture elements are custom designed for the project and constructed using a restrained palette of wood and stainless steel. The contrast between the two materials helps define the atmosphere of the space: wood brings warmth and a sense of familiarity, while stainless steel introduces durability and a sharper, more contemporary edge.
Beyond its interior organization, ARTICA Sevilla plays a role in the everyday life of the Montequinto district. By transforming a former bank branch into an open café and ice cream shop, the project turns a previously closed and institutional space into a place for gathering and interaction. The café becomes a recognizable element for both the brand and the neighborhood; an inviting place where people can stop, meet, and enjoy a good coffee.