Founded in 2020, Rise Coffee believes that ‘coffee-for-everyday should fit with a city lifestyle while not compromising coffee service and quality. The brand launched its first flagship store in 2021 in Bangkok in a location surrounded by high-end residential buildings and offices.
A total of 150 square meters, the flagship designed by space+craft is divided into two different zones being the coffee bar and roasting lab. In developing the design brief, ‘approachable’ and ‘simple’ were two keywords from the client to the designers.
In response to the client’s desire for an approachable simplicity, the main functional area dedicated to the coffee bar is placed in the centre with surrounding walls left white and clean. Benches and seating are situated around the coffee counter which is made of white matt plywood and accented by bright red colours that represent Rise Coffee’s brand identity. Affordable ‘angle metal bar’ was used as the main material to construct the coffee bar counter.
Situated next to the coffee bar is the roasting lab. The two functions are separated by a clear glass divider that allows for visual connections and the interesting experience of enjoying a coffee while watching the coffee creation process.
