Wunder Werkz Designs Semiprecious Bar in Denver Using Recycled Materials and Sustainable Design
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Dan Howarth
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Summary
Wunder Werkz, a Denver-based design studio, collaborated with co-owners Mike Capoferri and Rahul Marwah to create Semiprecious, a bar located in a converted 1950s furniture showroom in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood. The design focuses on using "humble materials" including a countertop made from recycled plastic, reclaimed wood, and other sustainable elements. The bar retains many original features of the historic space while incorporating colorful, creative design elements that celebrate materiality and sustainability.
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Wunder Werkz teamed up with co-owners Mike Capoferri and Rahul Marwah to open Semiprecious in a former 1950s furniture showroom in the Sunnyside neighbourhood.
Semiprecious occupies a 1950s furniture showroom and retains many of the original features.
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