Barista competition equipment 2017

Design and construction of Barista competition equipment.

Design and manufacture of presentation equipment for the barista competition of SCA GREECE in HO.RE.CA 2017. Our client commissioned us to design and manufacture coffee presentation trays for their participation in the competition. Regarding the design, there were specific traits as for the dimensions and the layout in which the beverages or tools should be placed on the trays. The equipment consisted of a large serving tray, a smaller tray for the placement of coffee-making tools and four stands for the presentation of the beverage. The serving tray and the stands are made of geometrically cut plywood layers, which have been laser-cut. The individual layers of each structure are of different dimensions and geometrical shapes in order to create levels and have been joined with dowels to create a perforated pattern. By this technique, we intended to add a futuristic dimension to the constructions. On the trays, pre-designated cases have been created for the drinks and water served in the competition, while on the stands there is also enough space to place prints with the information that the contestant wants to present. The tray for the tamper and distributor, is made of solid timber of exotic origin. We have kept the perforated philosophy, creating a frame of wooden strips where there is room to place the two tools. The whole project was hosted and photographed at Las Ramblas cafe in Larissa.