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Container Cafe / Flask Coffee Shop / New Almaty Architects Workshop

Photography by Damir Otegen Architecture by New Almaty Architects Published with Bowerbird The Flask coffee shop project was commissioned and conceptualised by our friend, artist and coffee enthusiast Chihoon. According to his brief, the project is designed in a minimalist, almost laboratory style. The interior was inspired by South Korean contemporary design. The main area of the coffee shop is housed in a shipping container structure. It is connected to

Best Coffee Buenos Aires / Verdin Specialty Coffee Shop / OHIO Estudio

VERDIN is a specialty coffee shop located in the vibrant neighborhood of Colegiales, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. As an architecture team, we have had the privilege of designing this unique space that combines a passion for specialty coffee with an organic and vegan pastry gastronomic proposal, respectful of the environment. From the beginning of the project, our aim was to create a visual and sensory experience

Art Cafe / Bound Cafe / Anatomy Architecture

The spatial understanding of a certain body of space is defined by planes and their behaviour. Parallel planes indicate an uninterrupted sense of journey between planes which continues until the very end of their existence. Perpendicular planes, on the other hand, define a certain limit of their scale in relation to their intersecting planes. From that intuition, mankind’s most basic concept of understanding space is born, The very definition and scale

Rockhampton cafe / Dingles Cafe and Bar / Designaa

Design + Architecture was contracted to assist with the interior refurbishment of Dingles Café + Bar a Rockhampton cafe – in collaborate approach with the design-experienced café operators and owners. With a clear brief to convert the existing space from vacant offices to a welcoming and hospitable venue with an aesthetic that balanced both farm rural and modern Bondi-esque traits, the resulting fit-out transformed and enhanced the space. Photography by

San Fernando Valley / Alfred Coffee Sherman Oaks / Studio Sucio

Alfred Coffee Ten unique locations in, it was time for the collaboration between Studio Sucio and Alfred Coffee to establish a design core for the growing brand. The Sherman Oaks location was built to set the design standard, with flexibility to layer on unique elements as the brand continues it’s trip out into the big wide world. The vibrant base is set with black and white striped awnings, floral wallpaper; a dream collaboration with

Powerhouse Arts District / New Jersey Coffee shop / Lackawanna Coffee

Cafe in Jersey City Located in the lively Powerhouse Arts District of Jersey City, the café features interior architecture by Inaba Williams and custom fabrication by Kyle May, Architect. Opened in 2022, Lackawanna Coffee is an inviting refuge of original design and stand-out customizations. From majestic, playful columns to colorful resin furnishings, the café welcomes guests with carefully curated features of all scales. Construction on Lackawanna Coffee’s newest outpost was completed in February 2023.

Armadale Cafe / Hanks Café & Bagelry / Leftfield Studio

Armadale Cafe / Coffee / Melbourne Hanks Bagelry, an Armadale Cafe inspired by a fusion of Armadale’s historic 19th century railway precinct and New York City itself. We enhanced the vintage nuances of the building, such as the façade and brick interior, to create a cosmopolitan eatery that is bathed in natural light. It was important to highlight the textures of what was existing, while adding fresh style with the

Hotel Continent Centrepoint / Teratas Koffiebar / Makassar City / Panakkukang

Teratas Koffiebar: Crafting Urban Elegance in the Rustic Cafe Bar of Hotel Continent Centrepoint Makassar Panakkukang by Ananda Ardiansyah Architects In the vibrant tapestry of urban living, Ananda Ardiansyah Architects, under the visionary leadership of Principal Architect Ar. Ananda Armin Ardiansyah, introduces a captivating cafe bar design that seamlessly marries rustic charm with contemporary allure. Executed by the adept architects Andi Mauludi Yusuf and Soetrisno Ramadhan, with Agung Fadriansyah capturing its

Lidi Coffee / Makassar City / South Sulawesi

Lidi Cafe / Makassar Restaurant Lidi Coffee is located on Rusa Street, Makassar City, South Sulawesi. This 400 m2 building used to be a building with the function of practicing doctors and pharmacies. This building has not been used since the pandemic, around 2020 This building was redesigned and renovated in 2022, with the transfer of the function of the building from a doctor’s and pharmacy practice to a coffee

Loft 88 ijsselstein / Global Architects NL

loft 88 ijsselstein Cafe and Restaurant Loft 88 ijsselstein designed by Global Architects NL beckons as a cozy and inviting haven, perfect for relaxing with family and friends while savoring delectable eats and drinks. The traditional façade blends harmoniously with the local surroundings, and the terrace, positioned across the street next to the canal, provides a charming outdoor retreat. For further European Cafe designs click here Photography by Tim Buiting Design

Thai Coffee / Cafe Unfinished / Anatomy Architecture

Thai Coffee / Cafe Unfinished The cafe is located in ‘Soi Wang Hin’ which means the ‘Stone palace’. The concept of the place’s name is used to expand with architecture through stone materials significance that is used to represent the story of the site landmark. Click here to see other Asian cafes or Bangkok cafes Unique Relic Aesthetic / Cafe in Thailand Chasing from outside the cafe with concrete panel fins creates an introductory

Best Berkeley Cafe CA / Mind Coffee / Mahyasalehistudio

Berkeley Cafe / Architects Description When a young coffee enthusiast approached us to design a Coffee shop concept around “mindfulness”, they knew exactly what they are looking for: A meditative space that encourages the presence of mind, provokes thoughtful interactions, and provides a comfortable oasis for solo visitors and groups alike. The space was conceived to become a backdrop for memories, a quiet- yet powerful- presence that invites you to

Vancouver Cafe / Giovane Caffee / Waoffice

Designed by Waissbluth Architecture Office Vancouver coffee shop Located in the recently completed Deloitte Summit office development, the project is the second location of the Vancouver based, Giovane Caffe. For further American Cafe designs click he Best Coffee bar and lobby Giovane at 410 West Georgia is a cafe focusing on creating an environment that balances the many facets of its context. To the East, it is adjacent to the main lobby of

Lakeside cafe / Lit Time / Fun Connection

Reconstruct a Brand-new Living Paradigm Lakeside Cafe Home Zishan Lake Peninsula, a suburban resort area located just over an hour’s drive from Wuhan. As a multifunctional lakeside cafe for dining and wine space in the community of Zishanhu New Town, Lit Time was transformed from the reception lobby of the Sweet Box Hotel, originally located at the window of the Zishan Lake Peninsula. In Wuhan dialect，”Daye” refers to “taking a

Toronto Cafes / Buno Coffee / Architecture Riot

Best cafes in Toronto Ontario Buno Coffee collaborated with Architecture Riot to design its branding and first café located on St. Clair West in the Wychwood neighbourhood of Toronto. for other American cafes click here Cutest cafes and Best Coffee shop Their bold desire to serve specialty coffee is represented in their vibrant brand colours of blue and yellow which crop up in various elevations and are balanced by pure white and polished reflective

Bogota Review / Colo Coffee Usaquén / CREARQ

Text by architect studio CREARQ Photography by Mateo Soto for other American cafes click here Bogota Colo Coffee Usaquén Colo, a space for coffee, friends, music, and people. A space for moments, memories and coffee. Unique ambience at Colo Coffee Roasters Through its design, we wanted to encourage people to find different ways to use the space. We imagined a place for all kinds of people. As a result the areas have

Best Wine Bar in Singapore / Wild Card / Hui Designs

Best Wine Bar in Singapore / Wild Card / Wine bar Client’s Words “We didn’t give @huidesigns an easy brief – a space for any time of day, where it’d be nice for a solo cuppa or glass of wine, but also fit for getting house-party-buzzy. Our references borrowed from memories of our times working in an East London wine bar, a day party in a Gowanus warehouse, and all the

Barber Cafe / Barbenchino / Amrishmaharaj

designed by Amrish Maharaj Architecture Incorporating the best of Barbers and Cafes In the realm of innovative design, the concept of integrating cafes into barbershops offers a distinct proposition that seamlessly merges design and mens haircut services. This imaginative approach creates a space where the classic charm of a barbershop coexists harmoniously with the cozy ambiance of a great and friendly cafe. As patrons step inside, they are welcomed by the