An Mien Lumiere Cafe is a coffee brand built on pride in the authentic values of quality coffee, closely associated with the image of the roasting workshop—where aroma, heat, and the rhythm of industrial operations coexist. The space is conceived as an extension of this spirit, where the act of enjoying coffee is framed through materiality, light, and emotion.
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An Miên is a coffee brand built on pride in the authentic values of quality coffee, closely associated with the image of the roasting workshop—where aroma, heat, and the rhythm of industrial operations coexist. The space is conceived as an extension of this spirit, where the act of enjoying coffee is framed through materiality, light, and emotion.
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Taking advantage of the generous ceiling height, industrial roof structures made of galvanized steel mesh panels are organized into layered surfaces enveloping the space. The metal surfaces are not fully enclosed, allowing light to penetrate, bounce, and reflect through multiple structural layers, partially revealing the technical systems above as an integral part of the spatial image.
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Warm yellow light is introduced as a visual guide, filtered through polycarbonate layers and reflected onto the galvanized steel surfaces, creating overlapping, diffused, and softly blurred layers of illumination. The continuous interaction between light and metal allows the space to shift with changing viewpoints and times of day, while tempering the inherent coldness of industrial materials.
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The project stands as an exploration of how a space imbued with the spirit of a workshop can exist and adapt within a modern urban environment—where industrial qualities are not only seen, but also perceived through light, reflection, and visual experience.
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Project Info:
Architects: xưởng xép
Country: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Year: 2024
Photography: Courtesy of xưởng xép
Area: 160 m²
Lead Architects: Lam Bao
Lead Team: khongphainhan
Design Team: Nguyen Anh Dung, Nai, Minh Tam
Construction And Interior Contractor: ROVA
Woodwork Contractor: Mr.Trung
Drawings: Minh Tam
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