The interior and identity are Art Deco inspired, the golden era of barber shops and elaborate luxury when barbershops were a cool hang out for men, rivaling saloons in their socializing function hence a bar takes center stage in BRICI. BRICI in Romanian means “razor” but also “perfect” in slang.
The veneered walls with Japanese pattern inlay and the pendants reference the origin of the Takara chairs, Japanese steel razors and scissors BRICI is fitted with. Japanese motifs also belong with Art Deco and direct to a sense of exactitude most wanted but frequently missing in barbershops. What else is “haircut” other than a synonym for accuracy? The choice of materials: black marble, dark walnut, black paint and stainless steel underline the manliness of the place.
The lamps are not just for Japanese reference. They were custom made after tests with hairstylists in order to provide the best diffuse light on top of the chairs in the required proportion and a translucent filter similar to Japanese paper appeared as the best solution.
There's playfulness in the design as handles are made of scissors, entrance door handle is an oversize razor, and the steel canopy itself is blade shaped.
For a sharp contrast to make the luxurious finishes stand out, the ceiling and upper part of the walls was left rough and the piping exposed, just painted black.