2024 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

Botan Coffee

Entrant Company

LeeChen International Design Co.

Category

Interior Design / Restaurants & Café

Client's Name

Botan Coffee

Country / Region

Taiwan

Located on the ground floor of a new community in a redeveloped area, "Botan Coffee" is a black modern-style shop that exudes a low-key yet mysterious ambiance. The shop gets its name from the owner's grandfather, who had a tattoo of a peony, symbolizing bravery. Inspired by his grandfather's qualities of being open-minded, courageous, and visionary, the owner decided to name the shop "Botan Coffee" to carry on the extraordinary ambition to reach for the clouds.
The interior of the shop features a double-height loft layout, creating a spacious and dynamic environment. The distinct black color scheme adds an air of mystery to the space. The black style is characterized by clear layers, with a delicate mix and match of different materials in the same color and a gradient of the same material. The ample natural light that floods in through the French windows highlights the exquisite proportion layout and adds warmth to the neat and modern space.
The flooring of the shop is divided diagonally, with a combination of squeeze pebbles and wooden floorboards, adding an interesting visual element. The bar area is particularly eye-catching, with three shades of gray and two wave-shaped designs. The original red pipes above the bar contribute to the industrial rock aesthetic, creating a visual rhythm.
The exterior of the coffee shop is adorned with peony elements, from the door handle to the high-ceilinged welcoming entrance. The textured walls, emphasized by a large area of misty black, create a serene and inviting seating area for guests. The tables and chairs are designed in a simple and concise manner, complemented by a light-colored wooden staircase that leads to the second floor. The indirect lighting in the staircase area and the tea mirror creates an intriguing and captivating effect, as if unveiling an enlarged passage.

The incorporation of the beautiful peony symbolizes the beauty of life and adds a profound and all-encompassing significance to the shop. The underlying philosophy silently communicates trustworthiness, unwavering pride, nobility, and a sense of anticipation for life.

Credits

Director
Joseph Lee
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