A clear ordering journey
Ordering near arrival and collection farther along the bar help separate waiting guests from those moving toward seating.
NAYO / INTERIORS · SAUDI ARABIA
Madar
Around coffee, we gather.
Project typeSpecialty cafe
Study contextJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Proposed area140 m²
Design stageConcept · 2026
An in-house NAYO concept study, not a client commission or built cafe. Location and areas are assumptions; images are AI-generated. Operations, equipment and capacity require development and approval against an actual site.
01 / THE DESIGN IDEA
Around coffee, we gather.
A cafe conceived around a gathering point. Circles recur in the bar canopy, tables and lighting, while deep burgundy meets powder blue and steel. The experience moves from a quick order to shared seating and a quieter window corner.
The assumed brief is a coffee and light-pastry cafe in Jeddah, with no hot kitchen in the study scope. A proposed 140 m² covers ordering, the bar, seating, a window corner and support. Arrival, collection and varied seating guide the concept; final capacity needs a site survey.
Seating for different rhythms
Small tables for conversation, perimeter banquettes for groups, and a window counter for shorter solo visits.
A recurring circular motif
The canopy, circular display and disc lights connect the zones; materials and color carry the rest of the identity.
02 / SPACE PROGRAM
From order to encounter.
Guests order, move to collection, then choose the main room or window corner. Preparation, washing and storage connect to the back of the bar. Guest and staff routes are separated where possible, then tested on a measured layout.
- Ordering & coffee bar
- 42 m²
- Main seating room
- 48 m²
- Window corner
- 20 m²
- Support & circulation
- 30 m²
The 30 m² support and circulation allowance includes preparation, washing, storage and facilities. Their details are not shown in the visuals; dimensions and equipment follow in the next stage.
Ordering & coffee bar42 m²
Support & circulation30 m²Staff route
Main seating room48 m²Guest route
Window corner20 m²
Illustrative relationship diagram, not an architectural or scaled plan.
03 / THE SPACES
3 spaces. One material language.
01 / 42 m²
Ordering & coffee bar
Coffee at the center of the scene.
A straight burgundy-tile bar has a steel worktop, pastry display and coffee equipment behind it. A circular canopy marks the gathering point. The proposed layout separates payment from collection, keeping the waiting area clear of the seating route.
- Deep-burgundy square ceramic tiles
- Steel counter with a rounded edge
- Proposed order and collection points
02 / 48 m²
Main seating room
A conversation begins around a table.
A powder-blue perimeter banquette meets small dark tables and lightweight metal chairs. Circular wall and pendant details repeat the concept, while the center stays open for movement. Selected tables can combine for groups without fixing a crowded layout.
- Powder-blue upholstered banquette
- Tables on slim steel pedestal bases
- Flexible settings for individuals and groups
03 / 20 m²
Window corner
A small pause, at your own pace.
A dark counter follows the glazing with high stools and a small booth at its end. Roller shades manage daylight; a circular shelf displays coffee objects. Charging points sit beneath the counter, with a route kept behind the stools.
- Soft-edged window counter
- Roller shades for glare control
- Circular display echoing the Madar motif
04 / MATERIAL PALETTE
Contrast gives the space its character.
M01
Deep burgundy
Bar ceramics and chair frames
M02
Powder blue
Banquette and chair upholstery
M03
Brushed steel
Countertops, bases and details
M04
Cream plaster
Walls and circular canopy
M05
Espresso wood
Tables and window counter
M06
Matte porcelain
Warm-grey floor slabs
Colors are indicative. Materials are finalized after reviewing physical samples in the site lighting.
05 / LIGHTING
Light changes the pace of the space.
Filtered daylight
Roller shades adjust glare and privacy, subject to the actual facade orientation.
Clarity at the bar
Canopy downlights pair with task light behind the bar; steel glare and glass reflections need review.
Warmth around the table
Disc pendants and dimmable wall light create separate daytime and evening scenes.
06 / CAFE OPERATIONS
Behind the scene, considered operations.
Ordering and collection
Payment, queue and collection positions are tested with the operator, with cup returns separated from order preparation.
Materials and maintenance
Flooring, upholstery and joints are reviewed for cleaning, durability and slip resistance before specifications are fixed.
Equipment and services
Equipment loads, water, drainage, ventilation and accessibility need specialist coordination; this is not an approved operational plan.
07 / PROJECT PRESENTATION
The complete story, in one file.
A 10-page presentation covering the brief, space relationships, all 3 room visuals, materials, lighting, cafe operations and next steps.
Download English presentation ↓Arabic PDF ↗- Confirm the menu and service model with the operator
- Survey the site and test queues, circulation and capacity
- Coordinate equipment and services, then review samples
- Approve detailed design and costing before execution