Chinese studio Neri&Hi introduces its new stainless-steen shed in the form of the Blue Bottle store location in the form of a Shanghainese lane house. It is the newest cafe in the location by Zhangyuan in the area of the 140-year-old traditional Shikumen mansion. It aims to create "an intimate and nostalgic experience and bring back the memories of 'home'."
Shikumen is a lane house that is traditional in design and notable during the 19th century with high brick walls that close off a small front yard. During this project, the studio kept the brick walls that already exist that pair perfectly with the wooden doors and windows of the original architectural facades of the structure.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Lane House Cafe Design
- Design studios are creating new intimate and nostalgic cafe experiences by transforming traditional lane houses into modern coffee shops.
- Preserving Original Architectural Facades
- Preserving the original architectural facades of lane houses is becoming a trend among designers looking to create a new experience while maintaining a sense of history and tradition.
- Combining Traditional and Modern Design Elements
- Designers are incorporating both traditional and modern design elements into their cafe designs, resulting in a unique and contemporary fusion of styles.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality Industry
- Hotels and restaurants can leverage the trend of transforming traditional architecture into modern hospitality spaces to create memorable guest experiences.
- Architectural Design Industry
- Architectural design firms can take advantage of the trend of preserving original architectural facades while incorporating modern design elements to create new and innovative designs for buildings and spaces.
- Coffee Industry
- Coffee companies can look into transforming traditional architecture into unique and personalized coffee shops to attract customers seeking a fresh and authentic coffee experience.
