Ton Corner Coffee Shop

Hue City, Vietnam

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Ton Corner Coffee Shop

Hue City, Vietnam

Firm

TON Architects

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Restaurant

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2024

SIZE

0 sqft - 1000 sqft

BUDGET

$10K - 50K

Located in a small alley in the heart of Hue city, the café draws inspiration from the tranquil rhythm of life in the city's quiet corners. On a short-term lease with a limited budget (approximately 600 million VND), the architect chose to "tell a story" using the simplest materials: corrugated iron and old wood.

The design task was to strike a balance between economics, aesthetics, and the urban context. Instead of chasing the heavy, nostalgic feel inherent in the area, the design aimed for airiness and an open spirit. The existing dilapidated house was demolished, and the foundation was raised to mitigate flooding. The steel structure, combined with cladding materials such as corrugated iron, old wood, and tempered glass, creates an interesting contrast. In a rainy climate like Hue, using corrugated iron for wall cladding often gives a feeling of "temporary" or shabby appearance. However, through skillful technical and aesthetic handling, the coldness of the corrugated iron is neutralized by the warmth of the old wood, creating a sustainable and emotionally rich overall effect.

The space is designed for airiness, fostering an open and dynamic spirit, with a focus on blurring the boundaries between inside and outside. The old fence has been removed and replaced with long benches stretching across the facade, inviting connection with customers passing through the small alley.

With a two-story structure and a mezzanine, the space is optimized, utilizing the seating area above the service block, leading to a quiet second floor for studying, working, or organizing workshops, etc. The arrangement of the indoor benches connects to the rear garden, and the service functions (bar, dishwashing, toilets, etc.) are all enclosed in a single unit reminiscent of bustling roadside kiosks, where the flow of space is always smooth and full of energy.

Through research and the use of steel structures and sustainable materials suitable for local conditions, the building is not just a coffee shop, but also proof that common materials, when seriously researched, can still create sustainable architectural values, save costs, and reduce environmental emissions during construction.

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Ton Corner Coffee Shop

Hue City, Vietnam

Ton Corner Coffee Shop

Hue City, Vietnam

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