Soft Bar | Thoughtful Design Meets Mindful Hospitality by Bolt Builds


 
Bolt Builds partnered with Carl Radke to design and build Soft Bar, a first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic bar and café in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Created as a stylish and inclusive alternative to traditional nightlife, Soft Bar redefines how New Yorkers can gather, socialize, and enjoy drinks without alcohol. Inspired by Radke’s own five-year sobriety journey, the concept goes beyond the typical sterile NA lounge to become a versatile third-space for wellness, creativity, and community connection.

The 2,300-square-foot space, once an industrial garage, has been transformed through Bolt’s integrated design and fabrication approach. Exposed brick and concrete floors set the stage for a space softened by natural materials, warm wood fixtures, plush seating, and muted pastel tones, while a striking glass façade and infinite bar create a sense of openness and flow. From morning through evening, Soft Bar evolves effortlessly: serving locally roasted coffee and functional adaptogen drinks during the day, offering a welcoming workspace and creative studio, and transforming into a soft-cocktail bar and event destination at night.

More than just a bar, the project embodies Radke’s mission to create a safe, stylish, and health-conscious space where anyone, sober, sober-curious, or simply seeking something new, can feel at home. Through thoughtful design and fabrication, Bolt Builds helped bring Soft Bar to life, setting a new standard for non-alcoholic hospitality in New York City.

Soft Bar | Thoughtful Design Meets Mindful Hospitality by Bolt Builds
 
Bolt Builds partnered with Carl Radke to design and build Soft Bar, a first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic bar and café in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Created as a stylish and inclusive alternative to traditional nightlife, Soft Bar redefines how New Yorkers can gather, socialize, and enjoy drinks without alcohol. Inspired by Radke’s own five-year sobriety journey, the concept goes beyond the typical sterile NA lounge to become a versatile third-space for wellness, creativity, and community connection.

The 2,300-square-foot space, once an industrial garage, has been transformed through Bolt’s integrated design and fabrication approach. Exposed brick and concrete floors set the stage for a space softened by natural materials, warm wood fixtures, plush seating, and muted pastel tones, while a striking glass façade and infinite bar create a sense of openness and flow. From morning through evening, Soft Bar evolves effortlessly: serving locally roasted coffee and functional adaptogen drinks during the day, offering a welcoming workspace and creative studio, and transforming into a soft-cocktail bar and event destination at night.

More than just a bar, the project embodies Radke’s mission to create a safe, stylish, and health-conscious space where anyone, sober, sober-curious, or simply seeking something new, can feel at home. Through thoughtful design and fabrication, Bolt Builds helped bring Soft Bar to life, setting a new standard for non-alcoholic hospitality in New York City.

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Springbone | Elevated Fast-Casual Design by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds partnered with Springbone Kitchen across multiple New York locations, shaping interiors that translate the brand’s focus on natural wellness into calm, welcoming environments. Each space is approached with a balance of design clarity and hands-on fabrication, creating restaurants that feel both modern yet functional.

Signature storefronts feature dimensional lettering and sculptural 3D signage, establishing a strong yet approachable street presence. Inside, elements such as curved oak soffits, custom bar stools, and handcrafted  elements introduce warmth and material depth while reinforcing the brand’s identity.

From projection mapping to custom-fabricated components, every detail is thoughtfully developed to support cohesive, well-crafted fast-casual spaces that feel connected to their neighborhoods and aligned with Springbone’s wellness-driven philosophy.

Springbone | Elevated Fast-Casual Design by Bolt Builds

Bolt Builds partnered with Springbone Kitchen across multiple New York locations, shaping interiors that translate the brand’s focus on natural wellness into calm, welcoming environments. Each space is approached with a balance of design clarity and hands-on fabrication, creating restaurants that feel both modern yet functional.

Signature storefronts feature dimensional lettering and sculptural 3D signage, establishing a strong yet approachable street presence. Inside, elements such as curved oak soffits, custom bar stools, and handcrafted  elements introduce warmth and material depth while reinforcing the brand’s identity.

From projection mapping to custom-fabricated components, every detail is thoughtfully developed to support cohesive, well-crafted fast-casual spaces that feel connected to their neighborhoods and aligned with Springbone’s wellness-driven philosophy.

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