District 27 Coffee Shop / INS StudioSave this picture!© Akasa Rana Architects: INS Studio Area Area of this architecture project Area:  216 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024 Photographs Photographs:Akasa Rana Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers:  Dekson, Ikea, Jaya Board, Mortar Utama, Philips, TOTO INDONESIA, Taco, mulia glass Lead Architect: Wisnu Wardhana More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. The Reuse Project is part of the development of architectural theory that also falls within the category of sustainable architecture. This is one of the real examples of a Reuse Project that we completed this year.Save this picture!Save this picture!The existing structure of the building was formerly a medical laboratory used by a health clinic that is no longer in operation. The building owner then leased it to a new tenant, who decided to repurpose it with a new function. The tenant chose to transform the space into a community space that also functions as a local coffee shop.Save this picture!The building faces the west, exposing its façade to intense afternoon sunlight. To address this, we partially enclosed the front using frosted glass blocks and curved walls, which help diffuse the light and cast varying shadows across the façade from noon to evening.Save this picture!Save this picture!We began by assessing the existing room partitions already in place. The limited space available in the leased property became the main consideration in planning the new layout. We divided the seating area into two parts using frosted glass blocks to create private spaces so that the seating area would not feel overcrowded.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The coffee bar was placed in the center of the layout as the focal point of the main activity, directly connected to the kitchen and service area. A "dead corner" formed due to the existing floor plan was turned into a "mirror selfie" spot for visitors by installing a large mirror that visually expands the space as one heads toward the restroom.Save this picture!The entire exterior of the building was finished using cement colored in terracotta as a representation of the dominant local color palette, setting it apart from the surrounding buildings.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less Project locationAddress:Makassar, IndonesiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeINS StudioOffice••• Published on May 11, 2025Cite: "District 27 Coffee Shop / INS Studio" 10 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1029994/district-27-coffee-shop-ins-studio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream