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% Arabica | Xi'an, China

A traditional high tower houses the first % Arabica store in Xi'an. It keeps the clean monotone design that has become the signature of all Arabica shops, but it's set apart by its mystical verticality.

photo_credit Photos by: Shen Hui
Photos by: Shen Hui

As you enter through its glass doors, the walls rise to 12 meters tall and pull your gaze upwards. The walls, covered with more than 4,000 slanted roof tiles glazed in white, honor the legacy of the Terracota Army that stands protecting the city, both through material and repetition.

photo_credit Photos by: Shen Hui
Photos by: Shen Hui

On the very top appears a glowing, diffused, almost heavenly % sign that magically crowns the space. Through its symmetry and height, the architecture stands strong and impactful.

photo_credit Photos by: Shen Hui
Photos by: Shen Hui

% Arabica Xi'an will be not only an experience for great coffee, but also a shrine in tribute to the legacy of this historic city.

photo_credit Photos by: Shen Hui
Photos by: Shen Hui
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