CHEE BUCK is a small burger shop located within an existing building. The project starts from a simple observation: a burger is a familiar and uncomplicated food, made of clear layers that are easy to understand. The interior reflects this straightforward nature by organizing space through visible stacking and minimal intervention.
The existing building is kept intact and functions as the base layer of the interior. Floors, walls, and ceilings remain exposed, allowing the original condition of the space to stay present. New elements are added on top of this base rather than blended into it, making the difference between old and new immediately clear.
Interior components are slightly lifted from the floor. Counters, tables, and fixtures are positioned with small gaps beneath them, allowing the space to feel light and uncluttered. This arrangement mirrors the structure of the menu itself—simple elements placed one above another, without excess decoration or complexity.
Furniture is treated as individual objects rather than built-in features. Counters and tables appear as box-like forms placed within the space. The underside of the counter is finished in mirror, visually reducing its weight, while acrylic table legs are used to keep furniture visually light and unobtrusive.
Mechanical systems are handled with the same restraint. Air-conditioning units are hidden from the exterior and only visible inside, maintaining a clean street-facing appearance while keeping the interior honest and functional.
The shop opens directly to the street through an openable window that serves as an order-and-pickup counter. Facing a pedestrian-friendly alley, this opening allows people to approach casually, reinforcing the accessible and unpretentious character of the store.
Rather than introducing a strong visual theme, the interior relies on clarity and restraint. By keeping elements simple, lifted, and clearly layered, the space reflects the nature of the menu itself—familiar, approachable, and easy to read.