Flying Squirrel
This pioneering micro-roastery creates an entirely new coffee culture experience, blending artisanal craft with interactive design.
Client: xyz | Area (Built up): 1,200 sq ft | Status: Completed in 20xx| Team: Kavya Sheth, Sunethra Suresh, Harini Sudarshan | Photographer: xyz | Collaborations: xyz
The intent was to design a space that would effortlessly immerse visitors in the evolving coffee culture. Serving as a stage and sensorial sanctuary, this roastery celebrates the process of roasting, brewing, and blending. The approach is manifested through a vocabulary that allows the process of coffee-making to take centre stage and subtly evokes the raw beauty of coffee plantations.
The spatial narrative draws its inspiration from the delicate coffee berry- its organic growth patterns, vibrant crimson hues and spherical geometry. Polished MDF, oxidised copper, and deep red laminated glass, together establish a visual language that speaks to the process from bean to brew.
This pioneering micro-roastery creates an entirely new coffee culture experience, blending artisanal craft with interactive design.
A dynamic installation wall anchors the space. Comprising 1,365 individual MDF discs, finished in a natural polish, it amplifies the prevalent raw character. Visitors can unpeg and reposition the discs, transforming the wall into an ever-changing canvas of collective expression.
Copper is used strategically throughout to create visual anchors and infuse the space, lending a bold and tactile richness. A commanding circular copper sheet forms the backdrop of the retail display. This language also extends to the smallest details, from the logo-engraved door handle and furniture beading to the skirting.
