115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN

115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN 

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115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
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ARCHITECTS
Sutearchitect

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Sittipon Komolwechakul

LEAD TEAM
Sittiphon Komon

AREA
200 M²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
Thailand

CATEGORY
Coffee Shop, Renovation

115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
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CAFE 115: A TRANSFORMATION OF A 60-YEAR-OLD COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Cafe 115 is a café that combines coffee and homemade bakery offerings in a uniquely designed space.

The project involved renovating a 60-year-old commercial building to incorporate a new function as a two-story café.

115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
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115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
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The ground floor serves as a coffee shop, while the second floor is a Japanese restaurant. The original building was a traditional shophouse with a solid, enclosed structure lacking natural light.

The design challenge was to transform the space from its original confined and dark atmosphere into a refreshing, open environment.

115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
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115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
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To achieve this, the designers removed the second-floor rear balcony, previously used as a laundry area, creating a vertical void that allows a clear view of the sky.

This intervention also paved the way for a small garden at the back, introducing natural elements and light into the previously dense structure.

115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
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115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
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The renovation adopts a loft-style design, which retains and highlights the essence of the old building's charm while breathing new life into the space. The result is a revitalized structure that offers a fresh perspective, blending the old and new in harmony.

This thoughtful approach not only preserves the historic character of the building but also reimagines its purpose for modern use, offering patrons a unique and inspiring setting to enjoy their coffee and meals.

115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
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115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
© Issira Tonehongsa
115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
© Issira Tonehongsa
115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
© Issira Tonehongsa
115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
© Issira Tonehongsa
115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
© Issira Tonehongsa
115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
© Issira Tonehongsa


115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
© Issira Tonehongsa
115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
© Issira Tonehongsa
115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
© Issira Tonehongsa
115 Bake House & JIM 's Recipe UBON OLD TOWN
© Issira Tonehongsa