a caf and hookah lounge in djibouti asta studio featuring the studio s signature minimal tactile and contextually grounded aesthetic the design remains exactly the same focus only on enhancing lighting realism atmosphere and environmental depth the space merges contemporary east african design with natural material palettes tadelakt plaster walls wood and rattan furniture terracotta flooring and woven partitions that filter light softly subtle greenery and handcrafted details add warmth and authenticity large arched windows open toward venice road djibouti revealing a serene coastal view with reflections of sea water shimmering in the distance the windows frame the outdoor scene as a calm backdrop blending the caf s earthy interior with the soft blues of the horizon lighting should be realistic and atmospheric warm ambient tones indirect sunlight filtering through perforated screens and a golden hour glow that enriches material textures include diffused pendant lights and subtle floor lamps for a natural transition into the evening the overall mood is calm elegant and rooted in place a space where contemporary design meets djibouti s coastal light and atmosphere maintain all architectural proportions furniture layout and materials from the existing model only refining lighting reflections and realism to evoke an authentic sense of time and place
