Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi

This Melbourne cafe by French designer Sasufi features a 12 metre-long wall covered in timber offcuts. Tabletops at the Slowpoke Cafe are made from recycling floorboards and other furniture was sourced from local flea markets. Wider blocks protruding from the wooden wall above each table create shelves for condiments. Anne-Sophie Poirier is a French born and Melbourne based designer working under the name of Sasufi. She has recently completed the interior design and identity for Slowpoke Espresso, a café located in one of Melbourne’s most popular suburb, Fitzroy.The budget being very small, it was a challenge to give the space a cozy feel and a strong identity while not having much money to do so. The variety of timbers species enhances the depth and warmth of the wall, giving a homely feel to the room. Most building materials (tiles, lamp shades, street sign etc…) were gathered from local flea  markets. A VERY  FINE EXAMPLE OF RECYCLING.