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Swirling Cafe Designs

The LOT 1 Cafe & Restaurant's Architecture Resembles a "Coffee Swirl"

— May 17, 2016 — Art & Design
Design firm Enter Projects designed the interior of LOT 1 Cafe & Restaurant and the firm created its own interpretation of a "coffee swirl" to be the main attraction of the cafe and restaurant.

The cafe design features a large wooden swirl that takes up a significant portion of the space, starting from the floor, going up to the ceiling and "swirling" in the direction of the bar. The coffee swirl replica was created using Australian timber, since the cafe is located in Sydney. Digital fabrication was used to design the curved wood elements. The swirling concept also allows for customers to see the original building materials -- including red brick and wood columns.

The retail store-turned-cafe draws the eyes of pedestrians on the sidewalk as the large windows, huge coffee swirl cafe design and its warm lighting welcome in customers.
Trend Themes
1. Coffee Swirl Design - There is an opportunity to integrate coffee swirl design into the branding and interior design of coffee shops and cafes as a signature element.
2. Natural Building Materials - The use of natural building materials, such as Australian timber, can appeal to customers who value sustainability and eco-friendliness in their purchasing decisions.
3. Digital Fabrication - Digital fabrication technology can be leveraged by architects and designers to create unique and bespoke design elements for their clients.
Industry Implications
1. Cafe and Restaurant Architecture - Design firms specializing in cafe and restaurant architecture can explore the use of unique and playful design elements that align with the branding and values of their clients.
2. Coffee Shop Retail - Coffee shop retailers can differentiate themselves from competitors by incorporating unique and recognizable design features, such as a coffee swirl, into their branding and store design.
3. Sustainable Design - Design and construction firms specializing in sustainable building can use natural materials, such as Australian timber, to create eco-friendly and visually stunning structures for their clients.
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