Refined Simplicity — A Design Statement for Linou Soumpasis & Co. in Athens: Part restaurant, part candle shop, part something else entirely. Mirsini and George run it, Lukas Mailer and his team cook. Greek food, pared back to the essentials. Michelin and World’s 50 Best took notice. That aside, it’s simply a place that gets everything right. We helped shape its visual identity, online presence, merchandise, menu design and more — restrained, like the place itself. Still our favorite spot in Athens.
Refined typography, a calm colour palette and tactile materials translate the atmosphere of the place into a coherent visual system. Stainless steel and soft light define the physical space; online, the same restraint and clarity guide the experience. The menus and printed materials follow the same logic — precise, understated, and crafted with care. Timeless, confident, and effortlessly precise.
The space carries its history with quiet pride. Once a candle workshop, it still sells candles and candleholders at the entrance and online — a subtle nod to its past and an inspiration for the brand’s visual world. The design reflects the restaurant’s character: honest, reduced and meticulous.
