Art Deco Appreciation at Aprez Cafe

From a visitor’s point-of-view, off-white and black colours are visible in almost every corner of the warmly lit Aprez Café located at Pakubuwono Residence. The design also incorporates plenty of marble material seen on the floor, walls and tables. Stepping out to the outdoor area, there are a few sofas and chairs located beside a pool and sheltered by trees, this set-up creates a relaxed and comfortable ambiance for diners who want to enjoy their meal while enjoying the natural breeze.

Hans Susantio of Vindate Interior & Architecture is the mastermind behind the overall design of Aprez Cafe at Pakubuwono as well as the one at Energy Building. Hans tells us that the design project for the Pakubuwono location started around three years ago.

“It took me around three to four months to finish only the design,” he recalls.

For this project, the first thing that he studied was the environment of the Residence. The design of Pakubuwono Residence is inspired by the 1950’s Art Deco history and this is what Hans wanted to highlight in Aprez Cafe’s design. “Instead of presenting a contrasting design (with the Residence), I wanted the cafe to blend in with the surrounding,” tells Hans, who also happens to be a fan of Art Deco.

Both the Aprez Café at Pakubuwono Residence and at Energy Building serve western and Asian dishes to their patrons. The two are sister companies of AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant founded by Chef Gilles Marx. Apart from their stomach-satisfying food, Aprez Cafés also boast luxurious design that pleases the eye.