“Hobo” — A Restaurant with Soul and Mission

The “Hobo” restaurant is a unique place created by St. Petersburg’s “Nochlezhka,” one of Russia’s leading charitable organizations dedicated to helping the homeless.

Here, a cozy atmosphere and delicious food are combined with an important social mission: this is not just a restaurant but a project where former homeless individuals are given the opportunity to start a new life.

The interior design of the restaurant embodies the philosophy of humanism and care for those in need, offering comfort and warmth. Natural materials, such as light wood and terracotta, create an atmosphere of coziness and harmony, blending modern aesthetics with industrial accents of the past.

The spacious venue, with high ceilings, large windows, and cast iron supporting columns, is located in an industrial building of a former factory within a cultural cluster in St. Petersburg.

Our designers honor the history of the space, making the building's historic industrial elements—cast iron columns and beams—the centerpiece of the composition.

The restaurant's interior is a harmonious blend of modern minimalist forms, vintage details, and natural accents, set against the backdrop of the building's industrial historical architecture.

Bar Counter Design

The bar counter is crafted in a minimalist style, featuring a combination of a warm terracotta-colored base and an ash veneer countertop. The rounded shapes of the counter add a touch of softness to the overall minimalist design.

Simple and understated bar stools with white legs and light upholstery seamlessly integrate into the overall aesthetic. Their ergonomic design and minimalism uphold the functional elegance of the space.

Art

The wall art represents a unique example of contemporary art that merges architecture and visual artistry, creating a multi-layered spatial experience. This piece is executed in a sophisticated technique that combines two layers: colorful patches applied directly to the wall and a delicate linear drawing placed on a transparent glass panel. This approach achieves an effect of depth and layered imagery.

When viewers observe this work, their gaze shifts between the layers. Light and viewing angles play a crucial role, altering the perception of the composition. As the viewer moves, the linear drawing and colorful patches seem to "interact," creating an illusion of motion and depth.

The creator of these art objects is the renowned St. Petersburg artist Katya Khozatskaya.