泰國呵叻　法式糕點店

本案為一家法式糕點店，設計概念基於其名「French」與「Kitsch」進行延伸。由於該店老闆十分喜愛法國鬥牛犬，整體形象因而兼具俏皮與優雅。French 呼應法國建築元素，Kitsch 則意味著透過元素和材料，細品「不完美中的完美」。

The main design concept of French Kitsch is developed by interpreting its name; 'French' and 'Kitsch'. Apart from being a specialized French patisserie, the owner's love for French bulldog also comes as brand identity, portraying a playful yet elegant image to the cafe. The design aims to enhance this image together with the concept of 'Kitsch', a form of art that appreciates imperfection through architecture elements and materials which refers to an imperfect shape of 'croissant'.

設計師以法國大教堂的拱門為靈感，利用規模不等的「不對稱設計」取代常見的對稱型態。量體為一座工整矩形體，第一層拱門呈不對稱，第二層採倒置設計。古色古香且不失現代感的線條，猶如擁抱般迎接來訪者，並沿著小徑形成陰影，當光線穿過拱形窗戶，便形成與大教堂相似的反射效果。建築的獨特曲線亦創造樓層間的連續性，同時突顯二樓櫃台之功能與存在感，倒置拱門所保留之縫隙則使陽光得以照射入內，卻不失遮陽效果。

The French cathedral is taken as a primary reference to the design where rhythmic arches are developed. Instead of symmetrical arches, imperfect arches of different scales are used. The design started from a perfect rectangular mass which is made imperfect by carving out imperfect arches on the first level and inverted imperfect arches on the second level. On the first floor, these arches embrace visitors with their antique yet modern looks, creating shadow along the path and when light passes through the arched window, it creates reflection on the floor, similar to that of cathedral glass. The oversized imperfect arch also creates a continuous space from the counter to the second floor, highlighting the full-function counter, allowing it to be seen from both floors. On the second floor, voids are carved into the inverted curves, allowing sunlight to enter while act as shading device.

量體以混凝土為材，粗獷的牆面紋理傳遞著「自然便是美」的精神，原始又純粹的混凝基底更烘托各樣軟裝和燈具，加深由拱形構成的隧道輪廓，成為此店強烈的記憶點。

By using textured concrete, it strengthens the concept of perfection of imperfection where the wall is not completely smooth, but it reflects the authenticity of the material which can be beautiful by itself. Moreover, by using concrete as the main material, the furniture, decorations, and LED lights are made outstanding, emphasizing the imperfect arch curves within the tunnel space, creating a strong memorable image of the cafe.

Principal Architects：Setthakarn Yangderm．Parpis Leelaniramol

Structural Engineering：Chittinat Wongmaneeprateep．Yodchai kornsiriwipha．Isarapap Rattanabumrung

Contractor：Samma Construction

Character of Space：Cafe

Builing Area：360 m²

Location：Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

Principal Materials：Concrete

Photo：Metipat Prommomate．Anan Naruphantawat

Text：TOUCH Architect

Interview：Chloe Su

Review：Jason Chen

主要建築師：塞塔坎．揚德姆　帕爾皮斯．利拉尼拉莫爾

結構工程：奇丁努特．瓦加馬尼普拉提普　尤迪凱．科恩西蒂維法　伊薩拉普．拉塔那巴姆倫

施工單位：薩瑪工程

建築面積：360平方公尺

座落位置：泰國呵叻

主要材料：混凝土

影像：梅蒂帕特．阿南．納魯潘塔瓦

文字：TOUCH 建築師事務所

採訪：蘇新婷