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Rootdown / Hong Kong / Beams Creative

Located in the heart of Hong Kong, Rootdown is a cafe designed by Beams Creative that offers a unique blend of American barn aesthetics and surreal elements, creating a warm yet contemporary space. With its timber screening, circular skylight, and carefully selected material palette, Rootdown transforms a narrow urban context into an inviting environment that connects with the surrounding landscape. Beams Creative, known for their multidisciplinary design practice ranging from

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Cupping Room Coffee Roasters / Causeway Bay HK / Unite Unit

Visiting the newly-opened Cupping Room at Lee Garden is not only a pleasant journey that stimulates one’s palate, but also a visual treat that appeals to the senses. The open-plan space of the cafe designed by Unite Unit, welcomes you with a pared-down, uniquely crafted setting that adds sophistication to the brand and targets the upscale market in Causeway Bay.  In the ever-evolving world of café design, creating a space

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Nodi Coffee Plus / Hong Kong / Unite Unit

Unite Unit’s approach to designing Nodi Coffee’s latest outpost, Nodi Coffee Plus, skillfully blends the precision of a laboratory with the allure of a contemporary art gallery. This design philosophy transforms the coffee shop into a futuristic space that not only serves as a place to enjoy a cup of coffee but also as an immersive experience that engages the senses and stimulates curiosity. The design team’s commitment to creating

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House 41 Cafe / ADO HK

Movies such as “You Are the Apple of My Eye” and “Our Times” created a profound impact in the film industry, evoking a sense of nostalgia by reconnecting people with their collective memories. There is a certain beauty in these recollections, as they often stir up emotions that are difficult to let go. To explore cafes worldwide see bestcafedesigns.com. A top 100 architectural blog and global directory of cafes and cafe professionals See

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Mad Cafe / ADO HK

Designed by ADO Culture, Madhead Limited is a vibrant and innovative mobile game developer and operator. Their flagship game, “Tower of Saviors,” has achieved legendary status in the Hong Kong mobile gaming industry, amassing over 10 million users in record time. With a rapid expansion from 20 to 200 employees, many of whom are unfamiliar with one another, their primary focus is to redefine and foster a strong sense of

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Cloud Cafe, Victoria Shanghai Academy / MAD Studio

Designed by MAD Studio, the Cloud Café is a popular rendezvous for teachers and students at Victoria Shanghai Academy, Hong Kong. As a part of a new extension for the school’s ever-expanding campus, it plays a very important role ensuring staff and student’s well-being and their fondness of the campus.  Photographed by Workshop 10 To explore cafes worldwide see bestcafedesigns.com. A top 100 architectural blog and global directory of cafes and

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Alchemy Origin / Metagram

Alchemy Origin / Metagram Project Type: CafeLocation: Two Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, GF Lobby​Design Team: John Chow, Renee Chow / MetagramLighting Designer: Light Origin Studio​Accolades:Muse 2023 Season 2 – Gold Award Architects text Metagram has designed Alchemy Origin, the newest cafe addition to the Alchemy Coffee group, in the premier business district of Tai Koo Place in Hong Kong’s east.  Nestled into the chic, newly completed lobby of Two Tai

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Espresso Alchemy Nina Tower / Metagram

COMPLETED NOVEMBER 2019 Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong Boutique Cafe; Full-Scope Design Text by Architect / Metagram Espresso Alchemy Nina Tower / Metagram The concept for the cafe was inspired by the rich red-brown colors of coffee crema. Using a white base to create an atmosphere of lightness and to reflect in maximum daylight, we used a selection of red toned materials, each with a unique quality to express different elements

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Fineprint HK / Metagram

Kiosk Cafe Lead Designers – John Chow; Renee Chow / Metagram Fineprint HK / Metagram Featuring an industrial palette of materials, the cafe’s cubic form both contrasts with and complements the lofty stone atrium of Three Exchange Square in Hong Kong’s Central District.  A frame of aged steel boldly demarcates the kiosk within an equally rectilinear lobby, setting distinct elevations facing each entry of the space. Within the frame blackened

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Espresso Alchemy Harbour City / Metagram

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong​Boutique Cafe; Full-Scope Design​Award Winning:Silver (DrivenxDesign HK21) Text by Architect / Metagram The objective of the Espresso Alchemy café design in Hong Kong’s Harbour City mall was to visually connect two disjointed but adjacent spaces. Metagram inserted vividly coloured architectural forms in order to create this iconic design. The site located in Tsim Sha Tsui, a key tourist district of Hong Kong, was one without clear

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Hong Kong Cafe / Hap Coffee

Hong Kong Cafe, known as Hap Coffee, welcomes patrons with its striking design elements. Its full glass frontage bathes the interior in natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere. Complemented by playful blue signage and integrated landscape bench seating, the cafe’s white and timber interior exudes a harmonious blend of modernity and warmth, promising a delightful coffee experience in the heart of the city. Café founder Johnny Liu envisioned these inviting

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Cafe Hong Kong / Whatever Coffee

Cafe Hong Kong / Whatever Coffee has a raw concrete aesthetic, channeling an urban-industrial vibe that blends seamlessly with its grungy street presence. Inside, the cafe’s comic displays inject a playful and eclectic twist, creating an engaging environment for patrons to savor their favorite brews. With a bold fusion of gritty charm and artistic flair, Cafe Hong Kong promises a one-of-a-kind coffee experience in the heart of the city. Photography

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Hk Cafe / Artista Perfetto

Hk Cafe / Artista Perfetto offers a distinctive and artistic dining experience with its unique plywood ceiling installation, creating a visually captivating canopy that adds a touch of whimsy to the space. The cafe’s bright window seats and raw aesthetic accentuate its modern-industrial charm, offering patrons a cozy spot to enjoy their coffee and treats while basking in natural light. With its creative design elements, Hk Cafe promises a truly

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