BLANC COFFEE
 

The project is situated in the inner street of an open shopping center in a community in Jiading District, Shanghai. The store is located deep inside the corridor of an outdoor arcade. The designer intended to create a welcoming environment that actively engages people in this “dark corner” of the city. By seamlessly integrating the store with the street, people can easily come and go, stay, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the community.

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The bottom of the outdoor overhanging corridor has been ingeniously utilized to accommodate the shopfront and slope surface of the ceiling, creating a seamless blend between the interior and exterior. The sliding windows are transparent, allowing for maximum exposure of the interior to the outdoors. The bar counter has been strategically positioned to ensure it is clearly visible from the outside, and the space is flooded with natural light. When the windows are fully opened, the indoor and outdoor areas become one, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.​