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allow for rainfall and sunlight to enter
into the semi-outdoor court, maintaining
a connection with nature despite the
enclosed walls. These opening features
continue into the interior space, where
instead of actual voids, they are enclosed
with Barrisol stretch ceilings that help
diffuse the lighting inside, creating a
warm, softly lit space. The Barrisol ceiling
also echoes with the actual open voids in
the courtyard, visually and conceptually
connecting both spaces into one entirety.
The seating arrangement is designed
to be like a continuous ribbon, wrapping
around the interior space to create
continuity, whereas the height of the
counters differ to suit the different
functions and uses. The outdoor seating
is made from resin, mixed with coffee
grounds, rice, and leaves to tie into the
coffee theme.

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