Nestled within Pridi Banomyong neighborhood, City Fresh was a regular row house that has been transformed into a space that welcomes fruit lovers. The venue is somewhat a destination in which groups of people with common interests can gather, exchange, and share. Space on the first level has been prepared for brief and small meetings. There are temporary seatings with wide variety of curated fruits and fresh home-grown salads to choose from. House of fruits incorporates different low-key transparent materials within structure to add natural light into the space and build layers that bring about comfort visual textures. Clear glass panels in the front interchangeably establishes connection and cohesivity among the architecture and its adjacencies. Open space on the first level concurrently help link and draw circulation from first to the upper levels.
Secondary skin on the structure differentiates public from private space. The element incorporates transparency with randomized void to make visual frames, creating different experiences and significant point of views once sitting in. Natural light passing through the facade softens modern essence by making layers of visibility and shades to greenery. Interior wall finishes continue textural visual element and language from the exterior. Neutral materials allow colors of fresh fruits to shine and standout. Space on the second floor features types of tables and seatings to cater different activities. Common space connected within the area encourages interaction among people. Big group of familiar friends can share communal table located in the center for meeting or working. Other small groups or individuals can also enjoy space around the whole level.
Cooking studio with movable kitchenette on the third level allows for people to meet new faces and make friends. Cooking classes prepared by professional and well-known chefs are open for ones who wished to create healthy cooking lifestyle by incorporating vegetables or fruits to the dishes. Students are also able to pick fresh materials from the store on the ground level to create particular menus. The flexible cooking area is connected to private dining space which can be joined and converted to accommodate group activities. Lucky tree located in the middle does not only make center of attention to the area and structure as a whole, but also create shade and comfortability for employees while working at the top floor.