{"id":157197,"date":"2026-03-08T20:02:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T20:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/157197\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T20:02:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T20:02:31","slug":"of-enso-adds-listening-bar-to-new-york-boutique-colbo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/157197\/","title":{"rendered":"Of Enso adds listening bar to New York boutique Colbo"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York clothing store Colbo has expanded its Lower East Side<\/a> space to create a wine and vinyl bar<\/a>, which design studio Of Enso has wrapped in stainless steel and stained wood.<\/p>\n

Colbo Next Door<\/a> is an extension of the retailer’s Orchard Street home, taking over the adjacent space to create a community gathering space.<\/p>\n

\"DoorwayColbo Next Door is an extension of the Colbo boutique on New York City’s Orchard Street<\/p>\n

The team collaborated with Of Enso<\/a> founders Yuria Kailich and Joel Harding on the interior, which “mirrors the intimacy and spirit of the existing Colbo storefront while introducing new layers of experience”.<\/p>\n

In contrast to the off-white palette in the original store, the new space is made moody and cosy by stained wood panelling around the lower walls and stainless steel above.<\/p>\n

\"RemovableRemovable wood benches in the front echo those found in the original Colbo space<\/p>\n

“From the beginning, our goal was to design something minimal yet elevated \u2014 a space that could transform fluidly while retaining its quiet character,” said Of Enso.<\/p>\n

“Every detail was considered for adaptability and community, from the removable benches that invite casual gathering to the concrete countertop that anchors the bar.”<\/p>\n

\"ClothingThe expansion accommodates additional retail displays for the brand’s clothing<\/p>\n

Terracotta tiled flooring extends from the Orchard Street storefront, leading through the narrow space to the Allen Street entrance on the other side of the block.<\/p>\n

The front of the venue, accessible via a doorway from Colbo, features removable wood benches that echo those found in the original space, as well as additional retail displays.<\/p>\n

\"AA wine bar and listening lounge are located at the back<\/p>\n

Pushing aside a chainmail curtain towards the back reveals a bar area where guests can order drinks and enjoy music.<\/p>\n

Small tables, bar stools and a wall-mounted ledge with further high-top seating are all available within the intimate space.<\/p>\n

\"SconcesLighting was created by Colbo and Of Enso using deadstock fabrics<\/p>\n

Vinyl DJs are invited to play twice a week, utilising the record player placed at the end of the concrete bar counter and the One-A-Way<\/a> sound system.<\/p>\n

The space is atmospherically lit with pendants and sconces from Item: Enso, Of Enso’s product arm, and were created using Colbo’s deadstock fabrics.<\/p>\n

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“Colbo has always been about connection \u2014 through design, music, and community,” said Colbo creative director and co-founder Tal Silberstein. “With Colbo Next Door, we wanted to extend that feeling into something experiential.”<\/p>\n

“Investing in more physical space for gathering has been a very intentional choice; it’s about creating an environment that feels familiar in warmth and hospitality, but also new in what it offers,” he added.<\/p>\n

\"ADrinks are served from a concrete bar counter<\/p>\n

Listening bars are becoming increasingly popular in cities around the world, providing gathering spaces for music lovers in tailor-designed spaces.<\/p>\n

Recently opened examples can be found in a converted office space in Mexico City<\/a>, a revamped restaurant in London<\/a> and a former tyre workshop in Athens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"RedVinyl DJs are invited twice a week to play tracks over the One-A-Way sound system<\/p>\n

Manhattan’s Lower East Side is packed with boutiques, galleries, bars and other independent businesses.<\/p>\n

Also in the neighbourhood are the HommeGirls boutique by Rafael de C\u00e1rdenas<\/a>, which features rotating garments, and a pole dance studio by Office of Tangible Design<\/a> with “the highest poles in New York City”.<\/p>\n

The photography is by Marco Galloway<\/a>.<\/p>\n