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COMMERCIAL
INTERIOR

This is represented through the exterior,
using three simple gable forms black in
colour, for a subtle look that contrasts
with the natural warm pine wood walls
of the interior space. As visitors enter the
café through the gable, the space morphs
and bends with curves as it leads guests
further into the café, where the space
becomes more dynamic and memorable.
The building is separated into smaller
masses to make it on a more human scale,
which establishes different zones such as
the bar, coffee drinking zone, a lounge,
a meeting room, and the restrooms. The
giant gable roof form of each mass is
pulled apart at certain parts, allowing the
tree to penetrate through a void to the sky,
creating a semi-outdoor space underneath.
These voids also resulted in an interesting
curved form which added movement and
dynamism to the architecture. The voids

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