I created an architectural model of a coffee shop for a physical space in a residential area near my neighbourhood. I chose to create a coffee shop because the closest coffee shop from this residential area is around a 25 minute walk which is not ideal for a quick coffee pickup or an environment to socialize and study.<\/p>\n
My chosen location faces the beautiful South China Sea which is why it\u2019s two stories tall with a viewing deck at the top. I was inspired by container ships as it speaks to Hong Kong\u2019s famous shipping ports while also giving it a hip coffee shop vibe. I tried to closely mimic the form of a container ship box by using exact to-scale dimensions of an actual shipping box and incorporating corrugated cardboard as my outer layer of material.<\/p>\n
My idea for the functions of each space is split by floor. The first floor has no seating as it is more of a busy space where people can come and go to order food and drinks. The second floor is more of a workspace\/socializing space and I included countertop tables and 2-4 people seating tables. The top floor is intended for an open-air socializing space possibly for events and parties, and the furniture includes long tables and benches to promote family-style seating.<\/p>\n
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