% Arabica Shanghai EXPO World / Nguyen Khai Architects & AssociatesSave this picture! Runzi ZhuArchitects: Nguyen Khai Architects & AssociatesAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:179 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2025 PhotographsPhotographs:Runzi Zhu Lead Architects: Nguyen Quang Khai More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Surrounded by many commercial towers and office buildings, this % Arabica store boasts its prime position as the heart of a relaxing and chilling space. It welcomes customers from many directions, with choices of indoor and outdoor seating.Save this picture!Save this picture!Inspired by the idea of a pavilion and the philosophy of the brand, our approach is to simply create a range of white-painted mesh strips, which constantly change in size and shape, to achieve the effect of a tunnel that brings safe and cozy feelings for every person stepping in. The opacity of the mesh material plays a role as an ambiguous partition between indoor and outdoor seating to ensure adequate comfort and privacy.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The interior space mainly includes three layers: the furniture, the tunnel, and the greenery, all following a symmetrical arrangement. The two opposite entrance doors conveniently divide the store into two spaces: the counter and the seating area, with a curved waiting bench in the middle as a sign of space transition. While the counter is shining "under the spotlight," the indoor seating is illuminated brightly under the light of the hanging Chemex lamp.Save this picture!For the exterior views, the white tunnel appears under different effects from the customers' viewpoint when moving around the store. The usage of outdoor furniture is to ensure its mission as a brand identity, a supplement, not a distraction from the core element of the design. The checkered-style planters that carry tiny plants are interleaved between the seating to create a necessary distance for each group of people gathering and enjoying the outdoor atmosphere.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Shanghai, ChinaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeMaterialsGlassSteelMaterials and TagsPublished on February 07, 2025Cite: "% Arabica Shanghai EXPO World / Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates" 07 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026528/percent-arabica-shanghai-expo-world-nguyen-khai-architects-and-associates&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?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