Lion Coffee / Dubbeldam Architecture + Design / Toronto
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design’s 460 sq. ft. Lion Coffee in Toronto pairs a fluted wood counter and quartzite top with simple, warm materials.
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MAMENORI Duck’s / Replus Bureau / Lviv
Replus Bureau has built MAMENORI, an Asian restaurant in Lviv, around Japanese restraint and exposed construction: a bar made from machine profiles, hand-chipped off-grade tiles and custom furniture.
Will’s Home Cafe Setup: Coffee Station Tour
Explore Will’s home café, where architecture, specialty coffee, vintage furniture and treasured travel finds create a unique space for family and friends.
Botanicafe / Ohio Estudio
In the Retiro district of Buenos Aires, Ohio Estudio has turned a healthy restaurant and specialty coffee bar into something closer to an indoor garden with a menu.
Sightglass Coffee / Studio BBA / San Francisco
Where old-world café warmth meets sailboat simplicity — Studio BBA’s Sightglass on 20th has only grown richer in character over a decade of daily life.
La Panaderia / Midtown / San Antonio Texas
La Panadería – Midtown in San Antonio blends adaptive reuse, natural light, and thoughtful circulation to create a warm, efficient neighborhood bakery experience.
Cantina Sanabria / Muro Studio / Buenos Aires
Cantina Sanabria in Villa Devoto reinterprets the traditional cantina through warm materials, filtered light, and a timeless contemporary design.
Cafe.Ceres / Behind Design
Cafe.Ceres by Behind Design blends dessert-inspired textures, warm hues, and artisanal details to create a cozy café celebrating the craft of baking.
Veroni & Co / STA Office Architecture / Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA
Minimalist design meets precision craft at Veroni & Co., where milled metal, raw concrete, and natural light create a timeless, sensory café experience.
Voyager Lab / Montreal / DesignPROGRAM
Voyager Lab in Montréal redefines the café as a transparent coffee lab, blending sci-fi minimalism, exposed systems, and high-impact design on a lean budget.
Ada / Buenos Aires / Muro Studio
A timeless café and wine bar in Buenos Aires by Muro Studio, ADA blends classic materials, flexible design, and quiet sophistication in a vibrant design district.
Gertrude Hotel / Melbourne / Pepper & Well
Gertrude Hotel blends historic charm with curated design and art, creating a warm, inviting dining experience in the heart of Melbourne’s creative district.
Hazel Gymea / Sydney / Shantala Mack
Hazel is a multi-level hospitality destination in Gymea, Sydney, blending sleek design, community spirit, and vibrant energy in a prime commercial setting.
Mountain Mover Café / Koyori / Tokyo
Discover Mountain Mover Café in Tokyo—an architecture-led space by Koyori, where rich textures and sensory design reflect the essence of Yunnan coffee.
Early BKK / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Early BKK is a sustainable Bangkok café by Spacecraft Co., Ltd., showcasing creative reuse of waste like milk cartons and beer bottles in community-focused design.
Early Yuyen / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Early Yuyen is a pet-friendly Bangkok café by Spacecraft Co., Ltd., showcasing circular design with reused, recycled, and refurbished materials throughout.
Kaizen Coffee / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Kaizen Coffee’s new Ekamai café blends oak, brick, and open-plan warmth—redefining Bangkok’s specialty coffee scene with design by Spacecraft Co., Ltd.
Rise Coffee / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Rise Coffee’s flagship in Bangkok blends minimal design with function, featuring a standout metal bar, open roasting lab, and a café experience for everyday life.
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