Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters

Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout

Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters 

Azaz Architects

ARCHITECTS
Azaz Architects

MANUFACTURERS
Daikin, Jotun, Belottie Tiles, Ex. T, Linea

ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Shahad Alazzaz

CLIENTS
Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters

DESIGN TEAM
Azaz Architects

PHOTOGRAPHS
Abdulrahman Bayshout, Rakan Alzughaib

AREA
221 M²

YEAR
2019

LOCATION
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

CATEGORY
Coffee Shop, Store, Retail Interiors

Famous Saudi coffee roasters Elixir Bunn opened their new location in Riyadh, designed by Azaz Architects.

Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout

After building a strong reputation for their coffee, it was time to build an atmosphere to complement their famous drinks.

Coffee in Saudi Arabia is well-rooted into the local culture and could be traced back to times prior to the formation of the Kingdom.

Since then, coffee in the region has evolved, and today, the coffee industry in Saudi Arabia is flourishing.

Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout

To match that progression, Azaz Architects created the space as a “Deco Temple” to take coffee seekers into a modern day spiritual-like experience.

The structural column in the center of the space created a challenge for the designers.

However, the team at Azaz Architects embraced it, transforming it into the center point of its design. 

Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout

New walls blossomed from the column, shaped into massive overreaching arches.

The shape of the historic Islamic arches combined with the mud finishing contributed to the feel of local sanctity.

After all, the coffee shop is a Saudi brand and the space certainly reflects that.

Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout

Nonetheless, the shop has a modern edge to it thanks to metropolitan touches such as the use of sustainable Italian Terrazzo for the floor and the deep blue spiral staircase.

The new Elixir Bunn shop, designed by Azaz Architects, has become a landmark among the fast growing coffee shop industry in Saudi Arabia.


Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Rakan Alzughaib
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Rakan Alzughaib


Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Rakan Alzughaib


Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout
Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
© Abdulrahman Bayshout


Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters

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Deco Temple, Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters
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