Buna Cafe Neihu Neihu

Buna Cafe Neihu Neihu

Buna Cafe Neihu Neihu is an innovative architectural and interior design project that reimagines the traditional cafe concept through a sophisticated blend of spatial liberation and emotional engagement. Located in Taiwan's urban landscape amidst towering skyscrapers, this two-level establishment represents a significant advancement in commercial space design, earning recognition with a Golden A' Design Award in the Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design category. The project, completed in 2019, distinguishes itself through its revolutionary approach to spatial design, featuring flowing streams of marble patterns and an intricate interplay of natural and artificial lighting that creates a dynamic visual experience. The design philosophy centers on breaking conventional cafe aesthetics by implementing large-scale marble patterns as both background and structural elements, complemented by extensive use of clear glass and living plant walls that effectively blur the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. The facility's innovative design incorporates an urban green space concept, featuring a distinctive sheep area on the rooftop and employing a carefully curated color palette of white and green tones. The interior space is further enhanced through the strategic use of hand-painted tiles and contemporary artwork, transforming transitional areas into gallery-like spaces. Despite the challenges of working with an existing low steel structure, the design successfully achieves visual extension through clever use of elevation facades, floor-to-ceiling dividing lines, and extended light strips, creating an atmosphere that promotes openness, diversity, and innovation while serving as an urban sanctuary that harmoniously blends with its metropolitan surroundings.

cafe design, spatial liberation, urban architecture, interior innovation, sustainable spaces, contemporary aesthetics

— Adam Dawson