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Coffee shop design

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about coffee shop design

Project • By Studio BANAARestaurants

Andytown Kearny

A wave from Ocean Beach, carried downtown. Andytown Coffee Roasters built its name on the western edge of San Francisco, in a few hundred square feet on a fog-bound strip near Ocean Beach, with a line out the door. Kearny Street is the opposite address: a soaring, light-filled hall in a historic downtown building, and a brand meeting the rush of the Financial District for the first time. Our task was to carry the coast inland, and to make a high-volume downtown café that still feels like it was poured from the same wave. Mikiko Kikuyama Mikiko Kikuyama Mikiko Kikuyama At the heart of the room is the bar: a low, undulating wave in hand-troweled plaster. Its surface is washed in a painted gradient that surfaces bright... More

Project • By Studio BANAARestaurants

MOONWAKE COFFEE ROASTERS

A place for calm and reflection, a place to get away. When Mabel and Ming, two passionate coffee lovers, came together at the height of the pandemic to roast coffee as a hobby, they never imagined that their shared passion would evolve into a thriving, well-crafted coffee hub. What began as a simple pastime soon blossomed into a space with a story to tell—Moonwake isn’t just a coffee shop, it’s a sanctuary. It’s a place for calm and reflection, designed to help one escape the fast pace of life and immerse oneself in the thoughtful preparation and craft of coffee. Above all, it’s a space that fosters human connection. Eric Rorer Eric Rorer Eric Rorer A clear and compelling brand vision is at the... More

Project • By zotta arquitecturaShops

Paréntisis

This coffee shop combines specialty coffee with artisanal pastry.It represents a pause within the day—a space to stop, breathe, and reconnect. What matters lies within the parentheses (): the moment one allows for oneself. From branding to architecture, the entire project revolves around the idea of contained calm, a contemporary refuge within the urban rhythm. The target audience was conceived as young professionals and students, seeking a modern, warm, and aesthetically refined space where people can also go to work while enjoying a coffee. PH Anabella Sor PH Anabella Sor Its visual identity is built on a soft, natural palette: pastel green and blue, nude tones, light wood, and chocolate, evoking serenity and freshness.... More

Project • By SelfDezignBars

Bloom Coffee

Bloom Specialty Coffee transformed a former auto workshop near Romexpo into a hybrid café and flower shop. The challenge was converting a small industrial building with metal structure and glazed surfaces into a warm, elegant space. The design created an urban oasis, combining artisan coffee and beautiful flowers in a minimalist, nature-inspired setting. Custom branding, like the “petal cup” motif, reflects the café’s values of taste and refinement. With its inviting terrace and nature-focused design, Bloom revitalizes a semi-industrial area and fosters community, offering a tranquil retreat in the city. Bella Benedeck Bella Benedeck Bella Benedeck Bella Benedeck Bella Benedeck Bel... More
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Project • By VegzaShopping Centres

Elida Patisserie

Project Name: Elidda Patisserie  Architects: VEGZA Design  Location: Ferizaj/Kosovo  Year:2025  Area: 200m2 Caption Program/Function: Elida Patisserie is a symmetrically designed interior crowned with groin vaults, blending the nostalgia of classic booth seating with modern elegance. A refined mix of striped patterns, emerald marble, golden accents, and soft lighting creates a timeless atmosphere where tradition meets contemporary charm. Caption Lead Architects: Milot Sylejmani , Donat Minci “Design is the silent ambassador of elegance.” Elida Patisserie is conceived as more than a pastry shop — it is a spatial narrative shaped by symmetry, rhythm, and timeless elegance. The interior u... More

Project • By NU architecture & designBars

Bosgaurus Nexus

In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s business district, a new opportunity brought the client and architect together once again. Bosgaurus, a leading name in Vietnam’s specialty coffee, was ready to grow. With plans to expand across the country and beyond, the brand imagined a café model that could work in high-end urban spaces while staying true to its identity. The goal was to create a satellite café, a compact and flexible model that supports flagship locations and brings the experience closer to its customers. Hiroyuki Oki To succeed, the design needed to do more than look good. It had to function well within the constraints of a commercial building. It also had to support the baristas while delivering a smo... More

Project • By Banker WireBars

Curved Coffee Bar

When heading towards this coffee bar, the first thing that catches your eye is the beautifully designed curved back bar. It's not just any ordinary bar; it's a masterpiece of steel and antique brass-plated decorative wire mesh that defines the space with elegance and functionality. The coffee shop's open concept, complemented by this unique centerpiece, adds a touch of sophistication while cleverly adding a backdrop to the appliances defining the space. Banker Wire Banker Wire The spotlight of this backsplash feature is the Banker TXZ-3 decorative woven wire mesh. This wire mesh was manufactured to size and then plated in an antique brass finish to contrast the black steel frame but tie in the warmth of the counter. Banker Wir... More

Project • By MAC.More Artistic ConceptRestaurants

DE DRIPP KAFE

Based on the current condition of the house and the geographical location, the investor requested the design to follow the old-raw-green elements. The rough part is somewhat delicate, so we were inspired by a small tropical garden located in a high-rise rough house. MAC. MAC. MAC. MAC. MAC. MAC. MAC. MAC. Caption Caption More

Project • By MAC.More Artistic ConceptRestaurants

The Monic Coffee

The Monic Coffee is a renovation of a car showroom. The main highlight of the project is the large curved glass. The curved glass creates recognition and transition between the inside and outside of the project. MAC. MAC. MAC. MAC. MAC. The counter in the center is highlighted by a floating aluminum light box, creating a sense of curiosity for those who come in to order. The coffee shop space chooses cement and aluminum as the main theme. The combination of two raw and refined materials creates a certain excitement for customers. MAC. MAC. MAC. MAC. MAC. More

Project • By MAC.More Artistic ConceptRestaurants

UNDERHOOD KAFE

Coffee shop chain project with secret boxes. Inside the boxes will contain different natural elements. The first box is the tree. Creating and recycling from old materials, UnderKafe is inspired by old factories but is filled with sunlight and greenery inside.  We decided to create an open and airy space by completely removing all the walls and keeping only the house's structure. MAC. MAC. MAC. The facade is the covered Ringlocks Scaffolding. The key to creating the uniqueness of this stype of scaffolding lies in the connections of the struts and braces, the tightening key, the chains and links are designed to be much more logical and safe, creating better connections. Solid connection, durable, high bearing capacity,... More

NewsNews • 10 Dec 2024

Green patination on Kyoto coffee stand is brought about using soy sauce and chemicals

Ryohei Tanaka of Japanese architectural firm G Architects Studio designed a bijou coffee stand in Kyoto that features a green patination brought about using soy sauce and chemicals. The coffee stand is a project for AoQ, a new brand established by Kyoto-based Suetomi, a renowned maker of traditional Japanese confectionery known as wagashi. The stand is on the ground floor of a two-story wooden building — sited on a built-up intersection, it is surrounded by characterless hotels and offices. Daisuke Shima Daisuke Shima G Architects Studio works to create harmony between the past and present, something that is particularly pertinent in the historic city of Kyoto where change is ever pervasive. The coffee stand&rsquo... More

NewsNews • 20 Aug 2024

Atelier Boter places bijou cork-clad coffee bar in a back garden

Taiwanese architectural studio Atelier Boter features in Archello’s 25 best architecture firms in Taiwan. This article highlights a recently completed Taiwan-based project undertaken by Atelier Boter.   Fāng Gēn Fā Coffee Bar James Lin Atelier Boter is an architectural studio based in Pingtung County in southern Taiwan. The studio designed the bijou Fāng Gēn Fā Coffee Bar, an unassuming cork-clad building located in the back garden of a home in the historic Pingtung Military Village in Pingtung City. Military dependents' villages (known as juancun) were once widespread in Taiwan — often run-down and neglected, many villages are now enjoying a new lease of life, thanks in large part to the efforts of young Taiwan... More

NewsNews • 29 Jul 2024

Bangkok-based IDIN Architects designs unique cafe around two baobab trees

Bangkok-based IDIN Architects designed Harudot, a unique architectural coffee shop experience in the seaside town of Chonburi, Thailand. A project for Thai speciality coffee brand Nana Coffee Roasters and a proprietor with a business selling exotic plants, the design is built around two bulbous baobab trees (or bottle trees). DOF Sky | Ground DOF Sky | Ground IDIN Architects “The name ‘Haru’ translates to ‘Spring’ in Japanese, referring to a new beginning and growth, while ‘dot’ symbolizes a starting point,” explains IDIN Architects. Harudot is conceived as a destination coffee shop, a place where the combination of architecture and nature seeks to charm visitors. T... More

Project • By Seth Powers PhotographyRestaurants

Peet’s Coffee UCCA Beijing

The main materials used throughout Peet’s Coffee stores - warm timber finishes, white painted walls, plants which embody the Peet’s Californian origins - are present within the UCCA space, ensuring that the store remains consistent with the brand identity established in China.  Seth Powers Seth Powers Layered on top of this neutral palette are bolder materials chosen specifically for this location. Stained red wood veneer connects to the architectural colour palette. Monochrome geometric shapes are used in furniture, rugs and as a graphic wrap for the coffee machine, creating a layering of pattern.  Seth Powers Seth Powers Curving stainless steel wraps the counter front, reflecting light and colou... More

Project • By C'est ici DesignRestaurants

The House

The House, a 285-square meter coffee studio in Sharjah designed by Inter-disciplinary design firm C’est Ici is “an antidote to our fast-paced, on-the-go culture.”A dream project of Emirati barista, Mansoor Al Omani, The House is the only café of its kind in the Emirate dedicated to the art ofcoffee making. The House is a surprising cohesion of contrasting styles where brutalist mixes freely with organic elements and the classic with rustic. A full-service turnkey project from design to execution, the Cèst Ici signature style is evident in every detail of the project.  Natelee Cocks THE CONCEPT Approached with a brief to create a café with an ambience “as warm, grounded, earthy and b... More