The industrial cafe interior of An’garden Café in Vietnam is communicated through the steel frames, the rustic materials and the heavy use of concrete with distinctively geometrical brutalist elements. As the establishment is a present for the owner's wife, architect firm Le House incorporated some unconventional and curious design elements, making An’garden Café a destination where guests can enjoy "both coffee fragrances and picturesque surroundings."
Le House established a strong contrast between the industrial cafe interior and impromptu hanging plant pots that "conjure up a vision of a dreamlike hanging garden." The robust vegetation sharply stands out on the naked cement walls. The result is a highly sophisticated space that cleverly expresses itself through a loud design language and strong juxtaposing relationships of stylistic elements.
Photo Credits: Hyroyuki Oki
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Nature-inspired Interiors
- Designing indoor spaces that incorporate elements of nature to bring a sense of calm and tranquility to urban environments.
- Brutalist Aesthetics
- Using exposed concrete and steel to create a raw, functional, and industrial look for interior spaces.
- Juxtaposing Elements
- Pairing contrasting design elements such as natural and industrial materials to create a visually striking and unique environment.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Coffee Shop Industry
- Opportunity to differentiate from competitors by incorporating nature-inspired and Brutalist design elements to create a unique and memorable coffee shop experience.
- Interior Design Industry
- Opportunity to experiment with new aesthetic combinations and push boundaries by juxtaposing materials, colors, and styles in innovative ways.
- Architecture Industry
- Opportunity to design buildings and interior spaces that integrate nature and industrial materials in creative ways to create visually appealing and functional spaces.
