Klim Coffee Roasting Co
Located in a new boutique business development in the bustling southeastern suburb of Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia, Klim Coffee Roasting Co. is set to become a cornerstone for coffee enthusiasts. This flagship café not only offers exceptional coffee but also houses its own coffee bean roastery, creating a unique experience for its patrons.
Client Vision
The client envisions a distinctive café and roastery within a business hub, providing an inviting space for in-house dining while sharing the entire coffee-making process and their unique coffee story with all guests.
Existing Space
The original site was a cold-shell tenancy featuring two frontages with aluminum-framed glazing and a set of bi- folding doors on one of the frontages, connecting to an outdoor platform.
Design Approach
With the client's vision in mind, our design approach aims to create a unique identity for the space through the concept of designated workshop of craftmanship via "grid" and "box" design language. By introducing new design elements and materials, we seek to transform the experience of the space.
Grid Concept
The grid design sets out the canvas for the new identity. The position of the grid references the existing window mullions and forms the structural backbone of the new interior. This framework, consisting of columns and beams, defines the internal space while maximizing the use and visual connection of the glazing frontages. Within this grid system, all the functions of the café are formed, including the café counter, retail display, communal tables, bar tables, and the Roast Room, known as "The Box."
The Box - Roast Room
The Roast Room, designed as "The Box," serves as the centerpiece and heart of the space. It is positioned to be visible from all glazing frontages, allowing guests to observe the coffee-making process through the picture frame windows or the barn door. From within the Roast Room, one can see all activities happening in the café inside and outside, fostering a strong sense of connection while creating the roastery and packaging.
Creating Connection
Creating connections within the tenancy is a key consideration. The café counter welcomes guests coming from the main entrance. With the bi-folding door fully opened, the outdoor space becomes an extension of the café, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor areas. Bar seating at the café counter provides opportunities for conversation and connection with the barista. A single-piece handmade communal table is strategically located between the Roast Room and the café counter, hosting a community dining experience and providing views of the entire coffee-making process. The window against the bar table allows people to have a casual stay while enjoying views from the frontage.
Material Palette
The new design system employs wood and timber to create a warm, bright atmosphere, in stark contrast to the original cold concrete and aluminum feel. Porcelain slabs and steel plates are seamlessly integrated into the system, acting as the café counter, table, and display shelves, while ensuring that the Roast Room remains the focal point.
디자이너 SuiL
위치 Australia, Melbourne
연면적 176m²
프로젝트기간2023. 11. - 2024. 05.
준공 2024. 05.
대표건축가 architects Sui, Songyun and Liu, Jingcong
디자인팀 Jingcong Liu, Songyun Sui
시공 Cornerstone Building and Construction Pty Ltd
건축주 Klim Coffee Roasting Co.
사진작가 Peter Clarke Photography