Project Overview

This coffee shop not only serves coffee and Taiwan’s traditional snacks, but the owner also strives to create an environment that makes the customers feel at home and relaxed while enjoying their meals. Through the designer’s delicate planning and exquisite execution, the décor and menu planning provides a warm and intimate atmosphere. Moreover, the designers have incorporated natural light and shadow to enhance the sensory experience. Individuals could Immerse themselves in the aroma of coffee and enjoy a unique experience at the coffee shop.

Organisation

Banner-Castle Interior Co.,Ltd.

Team

HO KUO CHING

Project Brief

Looking at the exterior of the building, one will notice that the building façade is built with interlocking wood in a Japanese aesthetic, and many healing green plants are placed at the entrance to make customers and pedestrians feel happy. Inside the store, earthy colors are used as the base of the space, and simple and rustic wood tones are used to create a quiet and calm atmosphere, allowing customers to enjoy a calm and unhurried pace of life.

Project Innovation/Need

On the first floor, the seating area near the window, with floor-to-ceiling windows and wooden blinds, allows the natural light to map into the room to create a staggered change, allowing individuals to enjoy the multiple feasts of sight, smell, and taste. Upstairs, the designer has uniquely designed a traditional Japanese wooden roof with high staircases and windows to bring out a solid Japanese nostalgic atmosphere.

Design Challenge

In the dining area on the second floor, tatami mats and Japanese window panes are installed to highlight the ultimate Japanese charm, thus isolating the city’s noise. On the other hand, the cement flooring is a modern twist on the Japanese style, allowing a strong sense of humanity to permeate the space and presenting a classic and trendy atmosphere. The lounge area on the third floor, while continuing the style of the second floor, has been specially expanded to include many storage cabinets, thus forming the image of "home" and making customers feel at home.

Sustainability

In addition to creating a homey atmosphere for the café, this project also brings environmental elements into the space. Using eco-friendly paints and building materials effectively reduces the release of volatile organic compounds to protect the health of customers and employees. In this way, customers can enjoy delicious coffee and desserts while protecting this beautiful earth and creating a sustainable and beautiful environment for future generations.