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49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, Canada
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49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, Canada
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2012
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
A cafe expanding its business chose a challenging new location in an up-and-coming Vancouver neighborhood, popular with young professional couples and families. Built in the 70's, the existing space was in very poor, run down condition. Derelict and outdated in every aspect, the new design completely changed its character and brought the building back to life.
The business - known for the excellent quality of its coffee - added a bakery component to the coffee brewing; the whole space is organized by these two activities. A large coffee bar takes the center stage. The baking takes place at the back of the house, but the patrons can see the donut glazing through a glass partition acting as a transparent link. Radiating from this central stage, the seating is varied, in order to accommodate an array of possibilities: communal table gatherings, family outings, laptop work, relaxing around a Fireplace or simply seating on the outdoor Patio.
The design was inspired by the early 20th century Brooklyn/industrial warehouse look. After being stripped to the bone the building has been structurally upgraded and received new exterior/interior finishes conveying a historic patina: concrete block walls are clad in reclaimed bricks, columns and beams are clad in old wood, re-used from demolished sites. The old pink painted facades and bar-protected windows have been replaced with reclaimed brick masonry, a new portal and Canopy at the Entry and new dark-framed windows.
Although challenged by the need to accommodate many activities, the design remains cohesive. The only new materials - wood and stone - are used at the central bar, oversized to accommodate the busy work flow. Seamlessly integrated with the restored base building deck, the lower wood ceiling situated above is intended to conceal beams and HVAC ducts and to improve the overall acoustics.
The right wall displays valuable coffee machines and retail items within niches, on wood shelves. Smoky mirror panels lining the back faintly reflect their image, and sound equipment is enclosed beneath wire mesh doors at the lower cabinets. The entire wall is clad in brick masonry, continuing the exterior one. In front of it is a large communal table, with hinged stool-type seats and concealed mechanism allowing for the height to be adjustable. It provides flexible use - both for day-to-day seating and for occasional private functions.
A large Patio at the north facade is accessed through new glass-and-wood operable garage doors. Due to their opening path, the adjacent suspended light fixtures were custom cantilevered, to have a single point of support - thus allowing the garage doors to cross.
The finishes used throughout are never sleek or shiny, but intentionally have an old world patina: aged leather armchairs, reclaimed wood table-tops, stained concrete floor and low-key illumination with Edison lamps. The interior concept, layout and finishes attempt a smooth integration into this Bohemian, eccentric and lively neighborhood - the constant high demand and patrons' lineups since its opening stands proof of its success.
The business - known for the excellent quality of its coffee - added a bakery component to the coffee brewing; the whole space is organized by these two activities. A large coffee bar takes the center stage. The baking takes place at the back of the house, but the patrons can see the donut glazing through a glass partition acting as a transparent link. Radiating from this central stage, the seating is varied, in order to accommodate an array of possibilities: communal table gatherings, family outings, laptop work, relaxing around a Fireplace or simply seating on the outdoor Patio.
The design was inspired by the early 20th century Brooklyn/industrial warehouse look. After being stripped to the bone the building has been structurally upgraded and received new exterior/interior finishes conveying a historic patina: concrete block walls are clad in reclaimed bricks, columns and beams are clad in old wood, re-used from demolished sites. The old pink painted facades and bar-protected windows have been replaced with reclaimed brick masonry, a new portal and Canopy at the Entry and new dark-framed windows.
Although challenged by the need to accommodate many activities, the design remains cohesive. The only new materials - wood and stone - are used at the central bar, oversized to accommodate the busy work flow. Seamlessly integrated with the restored base building deck, the lower wood ceiling situated above is intended to conceal beams and HVAC ducts and to improve the overall acoustics.
The right wall displays valuable coffee machines and retail items within niches, on wood shelves. Smoky mirror panels lining the back faintly reflect their image, and sound equipment is enclosed beneath wire mesh doors at the lower cabinets. The entire wall is clad in brick masonry, continuing the exterior one. In front of it is a large communal table, with hinged stool-type seats and concealed mechanism allowing for the height to be adjustable. It provides flexible use - both for day-to-day seating and for occasional private functions.
A large Patio at the north facade is accessed through new glass-and-wood operable garage doors. Due to their opening path, the adjacent suspended light fixtures were custom cantilevered, to have a single point of support - thus allowing the garage doors to cross.
The finishes used throughout are never sleek or shiny, but intentionally have an old world patina: aged leather armchairs, reclaimed wood table-tops, stained concrete floor and low-key illumination with Edison lamps. The interior concept, layout and finishes attempt a smooth integration into this Bohemian, eccentric and lively neighborhood - the constant high demand and patrons' lineups since its opening stands proof of its success.
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