Industrial Rigour Meets Organic Expression at WIN Wine Bar in Warsaw

Wine bars have traditionally favoured atmospheric interiors of exposed brick, rustic timber and subdued lighting, borrowing from the character of historic cellars and European enotecas. At WIN, a new wine bar and shop in Warsaw’s Wola district, Polish architecture studio Znamy się takes a more contemporary approach. Embracing a pared-back industrial aesthetic, the design nevertheless draws inspiration from viticulture and winemaking, with sinuous metalwork, tactile ceramics and earthy colours lending a surprisingly fluid, almost botanical character to an otherwise utilitarian shell.

An exposed concrete column bearing the words ‘CHAMPAGNE BAR’ provides a rugged backdrop for WIN's slender burgundy metal wine racks. The open-grid shelving accommodates bottles in varying orientations, creating a disciplined yet visually dynamic display that reflects the project's interplay between industrial rigour and the organic character of wine production. — Photography by Migdal studio.

A closer perspective of WIN’s upstairs dining counter highlights the interplay of white relief-patterned ceramic tiles, warm timber and burgundy-framed bentwood stools. Behind the counter, slender vertical rods and undulating metal rails frame textured glass panels, while a ribbed wall sconce casts radiating light across exposed concrete, accentuating the contrast between industrial materials and decorative detailing. — Photography by Migdal studio.

A floor-to-ceiling mirror framed by terracotta-coloured masonry reflects WIN wine bar’s ground-floor retail area, with its neatly arranged wine displays and exposed ventilation ducts. In the foreground, two round timber-topped tables and burgundy-framed chairs create an intimate seating arrangement, while the mirror adds depth and a sense of spatial continuity to the industrial-inspired interior. — Photography by Migdal studio.

The ground-floor wine shop at WIN in Warsaw features extensive timber shelving filled with bottles, framed by slender burgundy metal supports that curve organically towards the ceiling. A circular, three-tiered display combines burgundy metalwork with a white tabletop, while exposed ventilation ducts, raw concrete and pale flooring reinforce the space’s refined industrial aesthetic. — Photography by Migdal studio.

Unfolding across two levels, the venue combines a wine shop and champagne bar on the ground floor with an intimate dining area upstairs. Throughout, the predominantly industrial palette establishes a connection to the earthiness of wine production: raw concrete surfaces and terracotta-toned concrete blocks evoke the mineral character of vineyard soils, while slender burgundy metal frameworks running through floor-to-ceiling shelving, freestanding displays, railings and architectural details recall the orderly rows of vines and the sinuous forms of climbing tendrils.

The interplay between geometric rigour and organic expression is particularly evident in the bar counter, whose monolithic form is punctuated by a gracefully curved cut-out. Clad in white ceramic tiles with subtle geometric reliefs and topped with warm timber, the counter offers a striking sculptural counterpoint to the delicate metalwork and densely stocked wine displays.

The ground-floor champagne bar at WIN wine bar in Warsaw, designed by Znamy się, juxtaposes a sculptural white-tiled counter with raw concrete, terracotta-coloured masonry and exposed ventilation ducts. Burgundy metal wine racks introduce geometric precision, while warm timber surfaces and softly glowing pendant lights temper the industrial aesthetic. — Photography by Migdal studio.

A close-up of WIN's champagne bar counter highlights the contrast between its warm timber top and white glazed ceramic tiles embossed with subtle geometric motifs. A softly curved recess interrupts the counter's monolithic form, introducing an organic element that echoes the sinuous metalwork found throughout the Warsaw interior. — Photography by Migdal studio.

A champagne display at WIN wine bar combines slender burgundy metal shelving with the rough texture of an exposed concrete column. Bottles arranged vertically and horizontally create a dense geometric composition, while sculptural pendant lights illuminate an intimate seating area framed by terracotta-toned masonry walls. — Photography by Migdal studio.

A close-up of WIN's wine shelving highlights the interplay between straight burgundy metal uprights and a sinuous tubular element that curves across the composition. Evoking the movement of climbing vines, the sculptural metalwork introduces an organic counterpoint to the orderly arrangement of wine bottles and the understated beige backdrop. — Photography by Migdal studio.

Sinuous burgundy metal railings trace gently undulating lines against terracotta-toned masonry at WIN wine bar in Warsaw. Their fluid contours evoke climbing vine tendrils, introducing an organic counterpoint to the angular industrial backdrop. Below, textured glass panels catch the warm light, adding another layer of material richness. — Photography by Migdal studio.

A close-up of WIN's custom wine shelving reveals an intricate framework of slender burgundy metal rods, with individual compartments accommodating champagne bottles both upright and horizontally. The precise geometry of the structure contrasts with the rough concrete wall behind it and the pale, subtly speckled flooring below. — Photography by Migdal studio.

An intimate dining nook at WIN wine bar in Warsaw features a round timber-topped table paired with bentwood stools on slender burgundy metal frames. A floor-to-ceiling mirror embedded in the wall reflects the table and its surroundings, creating the illusion of a larger space, while terracotta masonry, deep blue curtains and miniature pendant lights complete the composition. — Photography by Migdal studio.

The staircase connecting WIN wine bar’s two levels is framed by slender burgundy metal railings, raw concrete and terracotta-coloured masonry. Ribbed glass wall sconces cast radiating patterns of warm light across the rugged surfaces, while an abstract painting introduces additional colour and texture to the restrained industrial composition. — Photography by Migdal studio.

The upstairs dining counter at WIN wine bar in Warsaw pairs a sculptural white-tiled base with a warm timber top and slender burgundy-framed stools. Behind it, undulating metalwork and textured glass panels form a semi-transparent partition, while a suspended canopy adds another layer of texture against the exposed concrete ceiling. — Photography by Migdal studio.

The upstairs dining area at WIN wine bar features a row of timber-topped tables with burgundy-edged surfaces, paired with bentwood chairs supported by slender metal frames. Deep blue floor-to-ceiling curtains and timber wall panelling create a warm, intimate atmosphere, while miniature burgundy pendant lights punctuate the otherwise restrained composition. — Photography by Migdal studio.

Upstairs, the industrial language of exposed concrete and visible ventilation ducts is tempered by timber-clad walls, an upholstered plywood banquette and deep blue curtains, creating a warmer atmosphere. Discreet burgundy pendant lights and square timber tabletops edged in the same colour introduce a relaxed, contemporary bistro sensibility, while chairs and stools combining bentwood seats with slender burgundy frames continue the metalwork's visual language into the dining area.

A dining counter reprises the sculptural design of its downstairs counterpart, complete with a timber top, relief-patterned white tiles and a curved recess. Here, however, it is paired with a distinctive composition of undulating burgundy metalwork and textured glass panels that delineates the dining area without visually enclosing it. Evoking the movement of poured wine, the textured glass also features in an ornamental canopy overhead, whose notched detailing is echoed in the profile of the banquette. Elsewhere, even the bathroom participates in the overarching design narrative, its deep indigo ceramic tiles alluding to the colour of ripe grapes.

A wider view of WIN’s upstairs dining area reveals the sculptural white-tiled counter with its curved recesses, accompanied by bentwood stools on burgundy metal frames. Sinuous metalwork, textured glass partitions and a suspended dark canopy contrast with raw concrete surfaces, while timber-clad walls and a small dining table introduce warmth to the industrial interior. — Photography by Migdal studio.

Throughout the project, Znamy się avoids literal references to wine in favour of a more abstract interpretation of its origins and production. From the earthy colours and rhythmic metal structures to the rounded contours and delicate translucent surfaces, the interior balances industrial directness with tactile warmth, offering a contemporary architectural expression of the craft of winemaking.