Open Mind Coffee Cafe Bar by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Nafasi za Ndani na Maonyesho Competition Category.

FedhaMambo ya Ndani· 2025

Open Mind Coffee Cafe Bar

by Kris Lin

Client: COFCO Corporation

Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Mambo ya Ndani Category

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The Design

About Open Mind Coffee Cafe Bar

Muundo huu unafafanua upya mipaka kwa kuunganisha usanifu wa majengo, mambo ya ndani, na mandhari, ukiunda kisanduku cha glasi kinachong'aa ambacho huonekana kuelea ndani ya nafasi. Mipangilio inayonyumbulika, mabadiliko ya nyenzo, na mwangaza wa kimkakati hufifisha kanda za utendaji, huku kuta za glasi zisizo na mshono zikiunganisha sehemu za ndani na nje, zikiongeza uwazi na mtiririko. Ikichanganya kazi za cafe, mlo wa kawaida, kusoma, na maonyesho, nafasi hii hutoa uzoefu wa starehe na wa mwingiliano unaokuza mawasiliano ya kijamii, kupumzika, na uchunguzi, ikiwaalika watumiaji kukumbatia hisia ya uhuru na uwezekano usio na mwisho.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award

Open Mind Coffee Cafe Bar ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Open Mind Coffee Cafe Bar inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Open Mind Coffee Cafe Bar ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: 1 Purpose
Create a multifunctional open commercial space that breaks traditional boundaries, providing a free-flowing environment that promotes social interaction, relaxation, and engagement.

2 Function
Integrate coffee, casual dining, reading, exhibition, and other functions to meet diverse customer needs, offering a comfortable and interactive space experience.

3 Methodology
A three-in-one approach combining architecture, decorative design, and landscape design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Selected high-quality, durable, and sustainable materials to ensure both aesthetic appeal and sustainability:

Stone Slabs
Crystal Blue Diamond Stone 1200mm x 2700mm x 6mm
Glacier White Jade Glossy Stone 1200mm x 2700mm x 6mm
Both slabs are durable, stain-resistant, and recyclable, meeting environmental standards and reducing maintenance costs.
Tags: Coffee bar, borderless integration, free flow, community sharing, diversified space
Production Technology: Flexible Layout:
Instead of traditional partitions, we used furniture, lighting, and landscape elements to naturally divide the space, creating seamless connections between functional areas without feeling oppressive or overly separated.

Material and Lighting:
Layered materials like wood, marble, and glass, along with varied lighting effects, define visual boundaries while preserving openness and a natural atmosphere.

Multifunctionality and Interactivity:
Without clear barriers between functional areas, thoughtful designs such as furniture placement, lighting, and greenery guide movement and interaction. The space is adaptable to different needs, enhancing the overall experience.
Design Challenge: Through innovative design, created a space that meets modern commercial needs while promoting social interaction and design aesthetics.

Social Interaction The design fosters communication and cultural exchange, providing a common space for people of diverse backgrounds and interests.
Multifunctional Space The project adapts to various functions, serving as a café, exhibition area, social hub, or quiet reading zone to meet diverse needs.
Attractiveness and Brand Image The innovative design sets the space apart in a competitive market, enhancing the brand’s image and attracting more customers.
Research: Through innovative design, this space balances commerce, social interaction, and aesthetics.

Social Connectivity Encourages engagement and cultural exchange.
Versatility Adapts as a cafe, exhibition area, or social hub.
Brand Appeal Enhances identity and attracts visitors.
Inspiration: Concept Boundaryless Integration
Inspired by the concept of Boundless Fusion, the design features a glowing glass box that floats within the space. Flexible layouts, material transitions, and strategic lighting blur the boundaries between different areas. A seamless glass curtain wall connects the interior and exterior, enhancing openness and flow.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2024 in Chengdu and finished in August 2024 in Chengdu
Operation Flow: This project is an open free-flowing space that combines functional zones like coffee, casual dining, reading, and exhibition. By breaking away from traditional closed commercial layouts, it seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor environments, creating an expansive open feel. The design fosters natural interactions and free-flowing social activities, emphasizing flow and interactivity while removing physical boundaries to cultivate an adaptable multifunctional atmosphere where everyone can find their rhythm.
Patents: Kris Lin International Design
Image Credits: Kris Lin International Design