THE UNCOMMON

Year

2025

Services

INTERIOR DESIGN

Location

LONDON, UK

The vision for The Uncommon is to create a unique and extraordinary café experience that goes beyond the norm by blending hospitality with creativity, encouraging connection, inspiration, and cultural exchange, while remaining proudly rooted in the vibrant spirit of Dubai.

The brand aspires to become a dynamic cultural hub where culinary artistry, creative expression, and human connection intersect, offering a welcoming space that celebrates diversity and nurtures a strong sense of community.

For the London site, spanning 1072 sq ft, the goal is to design a visually iconic and immersive environment, incorporating reflective materials and striking architectural elements to capture attention and leave a lasting impression.

Modern interior lounge area with green marble wall, leather sofas, metal chairs, and shelves with books and decor.
Empty modern cafe interior with green textured wall, metal chairs with leather seats, and a menu board on the wall.
storefront with a sign reading "the uncommon," outdoor seating with metal chairs and small tables, and a view into the interior of a shop with a green tiled counter and modern decor.

Awards

Shortlisted Frame Award 2023

Finalist of Beyond Hospitality with Hospitality Design Award 2023

Winner Architects’ Journal Retrofit Award 2023

As seen In

The Guardian — July 2022

Domino Mag — Aug 2022

Spaces Mag — Aug 2022

Interior Designer Magazine — Jan 2023

Frame — Jan 2023

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