Annual|DETAIL’22|Building Construction
Yijian Cafe, Shanghai, China
中國上海 易間咖啡
古魯奇建築諮詢公司
Golucci Interior Architects
Annual|DETAIL’22|Building Construction
中國上海 易間咖啡
古魯奇建築諮詢公司
Golucci Interior Architects
Yijian Cafe is a coffee brand owned by China NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES). It is located in Shanghai JuLu Road, where the French settled a century ago. The parsol tree makes the small, western buildings on both sides of the street appear rather serene. The location's architecture style takes inspiration from the Sino-French apartments built in the 1930's.
The box can be opened and closed, but is usually remained open, and a record player is displayed in front of the French window. This softens the tension and conflict between Yijian Cafe and the bars on JuLu Road. This deliberate "contradictory" mix hopes to relax and liven up the atmosphere. A long, metal coffee bar sits in the middle of the wooden box, which besides serving the functionality purpose also connects the wooden box with the original concrete body. The coffee roaster can be seen through a glass door, which reflects the brand's ambitions for the future.
A simple wooden box, a long bar table, it appears simple yet complex. Pass through the alleys while holding hands, and feel the fallen leaves of the four seasons. You will begin to feel the many emotions, within a single space.
Photos : Lulu Xi
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古魯奇建築諮詢公司
Golucci Interior Architects