TSOULOS ASSOCIATES / greece / GALA , central cafe-bar in Pyrgos GALA , central cafe-bar in Pyrgos greece Gala was a historic central cafe in the main square of pyrgos, it hasnt been renovated for over 15 years and it had a long deep footprint with only 4m facing the public space. The central idea was to mirror the existing access to the 1st floor , limmit its length and create a completely open facde for direct connection with the outside. Concept had to derive through the tight planning and building schedule (60 days) and the limmited budget. Main elements Bar : ciment Lighting : Wall self made fixed lighting bulbs with mirror Ceiling Self made lighting element with 65 6mm INOX blades Staircase : Iron , hard surface , not painted Photographs : the general urban area of Pyrgos was Photographed and details of local everyday life and enviroment were exagurated and placed on the walls Built : 15 Jan 2008 - 5 March 2008 Budget : 60.000 Euro Sq M: 90 main elements   after before