UFO Lyon: Futuristic design & hybrid versatility

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Defining the futuristic edge of the UFO hybrid space

UFO is a Lyon-based hybrid transitioning from morning café to afternoon coworking hub, and finally to a nightly cocktail bar and restaurant all while hosting a professional podcast studio. Furnishing such a versatile space demanded a radical brief: no wood, only hard materials, and geometric lines.

Durability and design as a single requirement.

Off-the-shelf furniture was never an option for UFO. Enky curated a selection of designer-grade pieces specific to this Lyon venue, each chosen for its ability to perform across food service, coworking, and late-night hospitality without losing its architectural integrity.

Modern café/restaurant interior with stone walls, checkered floor, and colourful chairs in green, pink and blue.

Woman sitting at a white table in a minimalistic room with clear chairs.

Modern interior with light blue chairs, a purple stool, and a laptop on a table against a brick wall.

The subscription model gave UFO access to the durable pieces they needed without the capital commitment that bespoke furniture at this level would typically require.

Modern dining area with clear chairs and a white table.

Venue durability

Geometric hard seating built to withstand the friction of continuous daily use across every service mode.

Red interior with chairs and tables in a dimly lit room

Day-to-Night versatility

Lounge sets that serve focused coworkers by day and social guests from evening onwards, without a single swap.

Modern bar stools with transparent seats in a minimalistic setting.

Futuristic identity

Industrial surface modules and metallic elements that anchor the venue's avant-garde aesthetic throughout.

Clear chairs with red cushions on a white floor and light purple wall

Studio functionality

Minimalist furniture that supports a professional podcast environment without competing with the venue's hospitality identity.

For a venue operating at the intersection of hospitality, culture, and coworking in Lyon, Enky's furniture subscription eliminated the large upfront costs of a bespoke fit-out and kept UFO's cash flow free for operational growth. The circular economy furniture model meant that every designer piece selected for the space is maintained and designed for reuse, reducing the environmental footprint of a high-traffic venue. As UFO's offering continues to evolve, so can the interior, without starting from scratch.

UFO Lyon is a benchmark for what a multifunctional, design-forward venue looks like when the furniture model is as ambitious and adaptable as the space itself.