The bar at Fala Park by PL.architekci has aluminum chains hanging from the ceiling painted a shimmering gold.
The bar at Fala Park by PL.architekci has aluminum chains hanging from the ceiling painted a shimmering gold.

March 30, 2022

Words: Wilson Barlow

Photography: Nate Cook

PL.architekci Crafts a Dazzling Addition to Fala Park

Poznań, Poland-based firm PL.architekci completed Fala Park, a lakeside sports and recreation complex in the Polish city of Wolsztyn, in 2012. Fast-forward to today, a decade later, when the owners decided to add a bar to the complex and gave PL.architekci a chance to return to the site for its design. It’s connected to the original building, but accessed through a separate entrance, with a clubby vibe that’s distinct from the fitness-focused space next door. The client was looking for “wow factor,” but the firm prefers a minimalist style without too many decorations. To satisfy both, they went with one big standout feature that is both aesthetic and practical. Curtains of shimmering gold chain hang from the ceiling, breaking up the open space into sections that create a more intimate atmosphere. They even hide the HVAC systems in the ceiling. Add some LED strips, plus walls of chip sprinkle paint, and the whole space dazzles. 

Tables were custom designed by the firm.
Tables were custom designed by the firm.
Flooring is polished concrete.
Flooring is polished concrete.
The bar is fronted in gold laminate.
The bar is fronted in gold laminate.
ED strips flank a hallway in front of the restrooms, which has an Instagram-friendly mirror.
ED strips flank a hallway in front of the restrooms, which has an Instagram-friendly mirror.
Hanging chains mimic fabric curtains and separate functional spaces.
Hanging chains mimic fabric curtains and separate functional spaces.
The ceiling fixture, fitted into custom rails, masks the ceiling’s HVAC systems.
The ceiling fixture, fitted into custom rails, masks the ceiling’s HVAC systems.
The bar at Fala Park by PL.architekci has aluminum chains hanging from the ceiling painted a shimmering gold.
The bar at Fala Park by PL.architekci has aluminum chains hanging from the ceiling painted a shimmering gold.

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