brutal bar

The transformation of the Bartók Quarter is still ongoing today. Alongside the strengthening of its cultural platform, many new shops, cafés, and event spaces are opening. As part of this process, Brutål Bar has moved into the space of an old-school eatery once known for its fried pork cutlets. The new venue connects directly to the quarter’s main artery, the Bartók Boulevard, allowing the street’s buzz to flow into its interior. Our goal was to create the impression that Brutål had always been part of this urban circulation. The smoky wall textures, preserved hammered surfaces, and flawed elements all embrace the street’s organic evolution, suggesting that not everything old needs to be erased—connections to the past are worth preserving.