This project involved concept design, planning and construction supervision of the second store in Saudi Arabia for the Kyoto-based coffee shop brand "%ARABICA."
The client requested that we renovate a 900m2 warehouse and install a custom-made gigantic roasting machine. We planned a theater-like store that would make the most of the vast space while showcasing the gigantic roastery. A stage was set up at the back of the store that could be seen from any seat, and the roasting machine, which is the main attraction, was installed majestically in the center. It is surrounded by the bean cellar, which can be said to be the symbol of "%ARABICA", enhancing the main attraction.
This store has the excellent baristas of "%ARABICA" who act as an orchestra and are also one of the main characters. A U-shaped kitchen counter is set up in the center of the store, allowing the baristas' brilliant performances and pleasant sounds to reverberate throughout the store. In order to allow customers to enjoy the live feeling of these two main characters from anywhere in the seating, we created a large pillar-free atrium and arranged the seats around it.
The main seating area is made up of box seats separated by sheer curtains. Taking into consideration the Saudi Arabian people's concern about the distance between men and women, these seats are laid out on two levels on both sides of the atrium. There are also bench seats around the kitchen counter where you can watch the barista right in front of you, and counter seats with a view of the whole store, providing a variety of seating options to suit different customer demographics and tastes.
Comfortable light pours in through the perforated metal from the atrium ceiling. This has created a bright and open space, allowing customers to enjoy delicious coffee and a theater-like concept design and presentation that stimulates all five senses.
- open
2022
- location
abroad
- client
Arabica International Limited
- solution
design, layout, sign and graphic concept design, architectural design
- Award
Sky Design Awards 2023 Gold Award (Interior Division - Restaurants)
"Japan Space concept design Award 2023" Gold Award (05. Dining Space)
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