Narrow cafe design

Nestled within Xiang’er Hutong in central Beijing, Big Small Coffee + B&B has a total area of 34 square meters. The project consists of two parts: a coffee ...

A project born from an open brief and a desire to create a unique sanctuary in the midst of urban chaos, Byasa stands out with its narrow face and unpredictabl…

Image 7 of 25 from gallery of Jouney Café / David Dworkind. Photograph by David Dworkind

Little by little, restaurants have been getting smaller. Partly a function of rising costs and partly due to consumers’ drift away from on-premises dining, it’s a trend that forces operators and designers alike to sharpen their focus and up their game.

At the center of Breadblok is the story of the product –– gluten-free bread, born of tradition. It’s the story of a French family that has been adapting recipes to accommodate allergies for generations. With that in mind, we wanted the design to convey quality, authenticity and a sense of place. We’ve selected materials that can be left in their raw state and will age beautifully – warm alder wood for shelves and millwork, terracotta floors, plaster walls and textured limestone counters –…

Onexn Architects has squeezed Joys cafe into a gap less than 2.6 metres wide in a street in Shenzhen that used to house an air conditioner repair shop.

Image 6 of 25 from gallery of Jouney Café / David Dworkind. Photograph by David Dworkind