In naming and designing a luxury cigar bar in Greece, there was little competition when it came to who was to inspire it. Aristotle Onassis was a Greek shipping magnate who amassed the world's largest privately owned shipping fleet and was one of the world's richest and most famous men. Onassis was a true cigar aficionado, rarely seen without a habano between his fingers.
Aristotle's is space that exudes opulence, with interiors that wouldn't look out of place on the most luxury of yachts. It is a relaxing environment for both business and pleasure.
Along with rich and tactile materials, we used subtle nods to Onassis' affinity with the sea, using subtle cues that evoke a sense of the sea in the designs.
![Aristotle's Main Space Photograph](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Aristotle%27s%20Cigar%20Bar.jpg)
The man himself. Always immaculately dressed and ready for business. Always with a cubano in hand.
![onasis](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Ari%27s_Cheque_onasis003_The_Plant.jpg)
![Cheque Presenter](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Ari%27s_Cheque_Presenter002_The_Plant%20copy.jpg)
![Menus Flat](/sites/default/files/2019-06/20190530_ThePlant_4SeasonsAthens-214_002%20copy.jpg)
![Cigar Box](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Aristotle%27s%20Cigar%20Bar%20Detail.jpg)
We maintained the natural finishes of the materials, choosing to keep the raw hide on the menu interiors to add a sense of tactility to the experience.
![Matches](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Ari%27s_Match_Box_The_Plant.jpg)
![match detail](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Ari%27s_match%20detail_The_Plant.jpg)
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The entrance through the lobby, is encased in marble, with a subtle brass sign
![sign](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Ari%27s_Name_Sign002_The_Plant.jpg)
![Menu Open](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Ari%27s_Main_Menu_Open_002_The_Plant.jpg)
By abstracting the cross section of a cigar with the tightly rolled tobacco leaves it opens it to new interpretations; it evokes a sense of the sea and rocks against the shore, linking it back to Onassis.
![Foil](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Ari%27s_Foil002_The_Plant_0.jpg)
![Quote](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Ari%27s_Quote_The_Plant_1.jpg)
The matches are cased in deep ocean blue, a colour which is carried across the match heads as well to further reference Aristotle's links to the sea.
![Typography](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Ari%27s_Menu_Typography_The_Plant.jpg)
![Menu Typography](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Ari%27s_typography_Menu_The_Plant.jpg)