Wine In Progress is a compact, 250 sf wine bar designed as an extension of the courtyard culture it inhabits—informal, unpretentious, and deeply social. Conceived as a space that encourages both quiet conversations and animated gatherings, the design embraces the idea of wine as a shared, evolving experience rather than a formal ritual.
The interior is deliberately pared back. Dark, matte walls create a cocooned backdrop, allowing light, people and movement to animate the space. Chalked surfaces act as an ever-changing canvas for specials and spontaneous expression, reinforcing the bar’s fluid and in-progress identity. Warm, low lighting softens the edges of the room, creating an inviting glow that contrasts with the rawness of the materials.
A single, continuous wooden bar anchors the space, accommodating eight bar stools and fostering direct interaction between patrons and bartenders. Open shelving behind the bar holds wine bottles alongside books and vinyl records, blurring the line between utility and personal artefact. Two small tables for two are positioned against frosted glass doors, which open into the central courtyard, extending the spatial experience beyond the compact footprint.
Furniture and detailing are intentionally minimal, allowing flexibility and ease of use within the tight layout. The absence of visual clutter reinforces the bar’s approachable ethos—there is no hierarchy, no formality, and no performative luxury.
Wine In Progress is designed as a place to linger, to discover, and to return to. It reflects a belief that meaningful spaces need not be large or ornate, but thoughtfully composed—where atmosphere is built through restraint, material honesty and human connection.
