Blue Bottle Samseong Café

Blue Bottle Samseong Café 

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Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)

ARCHITECTS
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DESIGN TEAM
Joon Ma, Ryu Ahn, Hyunju Joo

PHOTOGRAPHS
Jang Mi (Courtesy Of The Architect)

AREA
17 M²

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
South Korea

CATEGORY
Coffee Shop Interiors

Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)

Text description provided by architect.

Located in the heart of the city center, our Samseong cafe is a sleek, walk-up spot inspired by our Hayes Valley Kiosk in San Francisco.

With its eye-catching blue gradient wall and inviting design, it's the perfect stop for coffee on the go. The Blue Bottle Café in Samseong holds special significance as the site of Blue Bottle's notable pop-up store in Korea.

Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)
Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)

This newly designed "on-the-go" café transcends the traditional takeout model, creating a visually compelling and welcoming experience.

The space serves as a beacon of hospitality, inviting and warm even amidst the bustling streets of Seoul.

Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)
Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)

The café's prominent folding shutter is a key feature, which transforms the compact space. When open, it acts as both a functional canopy and a visual signal, inviting customers from a distance.

At night, the warm glow from within projects outward through the frosted lower panels, turning the closed café into an illuminated urban landmark.

Despite its compact size, the thoughtful use of materials enhances the sense of openness.

Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)
Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)
Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)

Transparent and frosted panels emphasize depth, while soft lighting creates an inviting atmosphere.

A striking blue gradient acrylic wall at the bar station adds a dynamic focal point, seamlessly blending the brand's identity with the vibrancy of the cityscape.

The integration of an outdoor deck extends the café's presence into the community, making it not only a destination for coffee but also a vibrant part of Samseong's urban fabric.

Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)
Blue Bottle Samseong Café
© Jang Mi (Courtesy of the Architect)


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