Design firm Unknown Surface Studio has shared photos of Uncloud Coffee, a new coffee shop they completed in Chonburi, Thailand, with a sculptural and eye-catching facade.
Inspired by the spectral allure of the Aurora Borealis, the design abstractly interprets these atmospheric light displays.
The building’s form echoes the dynamic, sweeping patterns of the northern lights, with its structure gracefully arching along the roadway, melding effortlessly with its environment.
The design introduces uninterrupted, sinuous lines that connect all spaces internally and externally, fostering a cohesive architectural journey.
The facade facing the street is engineered with towering, curved barriers that selectively open at strategic angles, maximizing mountain views while minimizing noise and heat from the street.
The curves continue inside the coffee shop, highlighted by lighting and metallic details, while curved windows provide views of the courtyards.
Various alcoves outlined with LED lighting create semi-private spaces.
The coffee shop also includes a pair of courtyards, with one featuring a spiral staircase and a large sculptural wall showing off the colors of the Northern Lights.
A secondary courtyard, open to the elements, includes a small garden with a tree, that draws your eye upward to the sky.
Photography by Rungkit Charoenwat
Source: Contemporist