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Posted On: July 16th 2026, 08:12 am
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PROJECT: @guava.bar 🍸
Some projects come full circle.
A few years ago, we designed Guava’s first home, a cocktail bar that quickly became known not just for its drinks, but for its atmosphere. So when it was time to move into a larger space, they came back to us to tell the next chapter of their story.
The brief was beautifully simple: a maximalist speakeasy with a touch of tropical downstairs.
From the very beginning, we wanted the space to feel like a discovery. One that slowly unfolds as you wander through it. Behind every archway is another story. A hidden library. A tropical powder room. Velvet lounges. Fringed chandeliers. Emerald walls that cocoon the room. A glowing bar waiting long before the first cocktail is poured.
Every corner was designed to reward curiosity.
One detail, however, was never up for discussion.
The black-and-white checkered floors had become part of Guava’s identity in their original location, and the client insisted they make the journey into the new space. We loved that. Rather than recreating the past, we allowed the familiar pattern to become a thread that ties both spaces together, a quiet nod to where the story began while everything else evolved around it.
Rich textures, layered lighting, handcrafted details, tropical botanicals, sculptural timber elements and deep jewel tones come together to create a space that feels intimate, theatrical and unapologetically immersive.
Designing a brand once is rewarding.
Being invited back to shape its evolution is an even greater privilege.
Thank you, Guava, for trusting Machs Studio with your story, once again.
And to @vickynwuche, thank you for believing in us, not once but twice. It’s been such a joy watching Guava grow, and an even greater joy getting to grow alongside it. You’re always a delight to work with, and we’re so grateful to have been part of this journey.
✨
Some projects come full circle.
A few years ago, we designed Guava’s first home, a cocktail bar that quickly became known not just for its drinks, but for its atmosphere. So when it was time to move into a larger space, they came back to us to tell the next chapter of their story.
The brief was beautifully simple: a maximalist speakeasy with a touch of tropical downstairs.
From the very beginning, we wanted the space to feel like a discovery. One that slowly unfolds as you wander through it. Behind every archway is another story. A hidden library. A tropical powder room. Velvet lounges. Fringed chandeliers. Emerald walls that cocoon the room. A glowing bar waiting long before the first cocktail is poured.
Every corner was designed to reward curiosity.
One detail, however, was never up for discussion.
The black-and-white checkered floors had become part of Guava’s identity in their original location, and the client insisted they make the journey into the new space. We loved that. Rather than recreating the past, we allowed the familiar pattern to become a thread that ties both spaces together, a quiet nod to where the story began while everything else evolved around it.
Rich textures, layered lighting, handcrafted details, tropical botanicals, sculptural timber elements and deep jewel tones come together to create a space that feels intimate, theatrical and unapologetically immersive.
Designing a brand once is rewarding.
Being invited back to shape its evolution is an even greater privilege.
Thank you, Guava, for trusting Machs Studio with your story, once again.
And to @vickynwuche, thank you for believing in us, not once but twice. It’s been such a joy watching Guava grow, and an even greater joy getting to grow alongside it. You’re always a delight to work with, and we’re so grateful to have been part of this journey.
✨
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