Located in Watampone City, South Sulawesi, Ta Sugi Coffee and Eatery presents a warm urban sensibility. As a culinary and community destination, the project introduces a modern architectural response to the social dynamics of a growing district capital.
Strategically positioned in the heart of the town, Ta Sugi Coffee and Eatery offers easy accessibility and has quickly become a local hub for gathering, welcoming residents, professionals, and visitors alike. Despite its central location, the café provides a calm, green pocket amidst the daily bustle, thanks to a well considered site plan and soft landscape integration.
The architectural concept merges contemporary spatial design with vernacular warmth. Natural materials such as local timber and stone evoke an organic and grounded atmosphere, while metal and glass accents introduce a subtle sense of modernity. The interior prioritizes comfort and openness, resulting in a welcoming dining environment that also adapts fluidly to various user needs.
Ta Sugi Coffee and Eatery is deeply rooted in a sustainable mindset, applying environmentally responsible strategies such as the use of locally sourced materials, renewable energy integration, and waste management systems. These principles extend beyond construction, the project also contributes positively to the area’s public life, becoming an inclusive space for diverse community activities.
Initially conceived as a cafe and family-friendly restaurant, Ta Sugi Coffee and Eatery evolved in response to its users. Over time, it naturally transformed into a multi-functional venue for community meetings, birthday celebrations, exhibitions, engagement ceremonies, and even weddings.
This unanticipated demand prompted a thoughtful expansion, the addition of a second building mass, designed as a two storey structure with a ground floor restaurant and an upper level multi purpose hall to accommodate formal gatherings
By allowing architecture to respond directly to local behavior and communal patterns, Ta Sugi Coffee and Eatery becomes more than a place to dine , it is a civic platform that bridges the need for everyday convenience and ceremonial formality. A rare balance between rural warmth, urban rhythm, and architectural clarity, Ta Sugi Coffee and Eatery stands as a new spatial typology in the evolving landscape of Watampone City