Trip to Beyu Caffe to See Restaurant Design
My husband and I recently took a trip to Beyu Caffe which just opened in the heart of downtown Durham in the historic art deco Snow Building on Main Street. The space was designed by Raleigh architect and interior design firm Hager Smith along with Beyu owner Dorian Bolden. The evening we ventured out was a cold, rainy February night and when we got to Beyu it was a relief to be in a space that was warm, cozy, and inviting.
The art deco style of the building has been carried through the interior with rich paint and fabric colors, bold and curvy shapes in furniture and lighting, and exotic finishes. The centerpiece of the cafe is the bar, which is made of Plyboo Neopolitan architectural plywood (available through CaraGreen). Neopolitan is made from 100% rapidly renewable bamboo, making it a sustainable choice, and it is available in Plyboo Pure (no added formaldehyde). Another green design feature at Beyu is the vintage furniture used in the space amongst new pieces; keeping furniture in use keeps it out of the landfill and reduces the need for new furniture, which saves valuable raw materials and energy that go into manufacturing. Beyu also focuses on supporting the local community. Artwork in the shop is from LabourLove Gallery, and depicts various scenes from the Bull City. And, much of their food is locally sourced.
Beyu offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with an extensive drink and dessert menu and live jazz music. For more info, visit Beyu's website. Pics from our evening at Beyu are below:
Related Brands
- Plyboo
Related Products
- Plyboo Bamboo Strand Plywood
Sustainability Attributes
- MR Credit 6 : Rapidly Renewable Materials
- Rapidly Renewable
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