Uncloud Coffee

Design Team：Unknown Surface Studio
Size：400 m²   
Location：Chonburi , Thailand

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Project - Nestled along Thailand's Khao Lam Road in Chonburi Province, Uncloud Coffee emerges as an architectural marvel that seamlessly blends form and environment. Occupying a sharply triangular site adjacent to the main artery from Bang Saen, the cafe presents a stunning backdrop of majestic mountains. The designers at Unknown Surface Studio have masterfully exploited the site's geometry, extending the building along the roadside in three core zones - a welcoming entrance merging bar and seating areas, an outdoor lounge encapsulated within a lush courtyard, and a serene internal space for dining and work. Inspired by the ethereal allure of the Aurora Borealis, the design reinterprets these celestial light displays through an abstract lens. The building's sinuous form echoes the dynamism of the northern lights, with its arching structure gracefully hugging the roadway, melding effortlessly into its surroundings. Sweeping, uninterrupted lines interconnect all interior and exterior spaces, fostering a cohesive architectural narrative. Addressing challenges posed by its roadside location, the design ingeniously mitigates noise and thermal intrusion. The street-facing facade features towering, curved barriers that open strategically at select angles, maximizing mountain vistas while minimizing noise and heat transmission. Beyond acoustic comfort, this innovative system maintains a cooler indoor climate. The courtyard's strategic positioning channels unobstructed daylight and sky views into the interior, bathing the spaces in natural illumination throughout the day. The seamless integration of landscaping elements, including strategically placed large trees, serves as natural sound buffers while providing shade, blurring the boundaries between built and natural environments.

 

Design Team - Founded in 2020, Unknown Surface Studio is an emerging Thai architectural practice based in Bangkok. The firm's design approach seamlessly blends contextual narratives with dynamic, flowing forms that respond fluidly to their environments. Unknown Surface Studio's recent Uncloud Coffee project exemplifies their mastery of integrating architecture with its surroundings. Situated on a triangular site in Chonburi, the cafe's sinuous form echoes the atmospheric patterns of the Aurora Borealis. Strategically oriented openings frame stunning mountain vistas while mitigating noise and heat intrusion. Sensitively positioned courtyards channel natural illumination throughout the interior spaces. The studio excels at crafting immersive spatial experiences that harmonize built and natural elements. Their architectural language employs sweeping curves and organic geometries that forge profound connections between users and context. With an acute awareness of environmental impacts, Unknown Surface Studio creates sustainable designs that minimize resource consumption while maximizing comfort and aesthetics. Through their innovative and contextually grounded approach, this promising practice delivers superlative architectural solutions that elevate the human experience while respecting the ecological balance. Unknown Surface Studio exemplifies architectural excellence rooted in Thailand.