Craftsmanship Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Kàfé by Kai-Wei Liu - Sinnie Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
FàdákàInú Ilé· 2025
Craftsmanship Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Kàfé
by Kai-Wei Liu - Sinnie Design
Client: Sinnie Design
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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The Design
About Craftsmanship Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Kàfé
Craftsmanship jẹ́ àgbékalẹ̀ inú ilé kàfé kan tí ó wà ní Taiwan. Iṣẹ́ àgbékalẹ̀ yìí sọ ilé ìpamọ́ ẹrù àtijọ́ di ààyè ìjẹun tí ó tó mítà onígun mẹ́rin 165.2. Ètò ààyè náà ní kaunta kan, ààyè ìjókòó, ààyè sófà àti ààyè báà. Àwọn ẹ̀rọ àtijọ́ láti àwọn ọdún ìbẹ̀rẹ̀ brand náà ni a gbé kalẹ̀ gẹ́gẹ́ bí ohun ọ̀ṣọ́. Àwọn ọ̀pá irin (steel beams) tí ó wà nínú òrùlé gable ni a so pọ̀ mọ́ àwọn ohun ọ̀ṣọ́ igi tí ó lọ́wọ̀ọ́rọ̀, àwọn ọ̀nà ẹ̀rọ (conduits) tí ó tẹ̀lé àwọn ọ̀pá náà sì ń gbé iná àti ìṣàn afẹ́fẹ́ dúró. Kọ́ńkírítì, irin steel àti irin ni a fi sílẹ̀ pẹ̀lú ìparí iṣẹ́ tí ó kéré jùlọ. Àwọn fèrèsé òrùlé mẹ́fà (skylights) ń mú ìmọ́lẹ̀ àdánidá wọlé. Àwọn ìlà atọ́nà tí ó wà lórí ilẹ̀ ń so ààyè ìpàṣẹ oúnjẹ pọ̀ mọ́ ààyè ìjẹun.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award
Craftsmanship Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Kàfé jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Craftsmanship Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Kàfé yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Craftsmanship Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ilé Kàfé jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The project emphasizes preserving the original features while enhancing functionality and aesthetics. The design features a sharp industrial style with traditional machinery as decor. Steel beams in the gable roof balance cold metallic tones with warm wood accents. EMT conduits run along the beams, reinforcing the industrial look while improving lighting and air circulation. The designer also incorporated guiding lines on the flooring and bright green exterior walls to attract attention. Intricate design elements enhance the space's appeal, boosting brand visibility and encouraging customers to linger.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The site is 165.2 square meters and includes a counter, seating area, sofa area, and bar area.
The venue is made up of a storage room and a freezer. The layout is divided into an ordering area and a dining area. A guideline on the floor connects the two areas, increasing efficiency. In the center of the space and the seating area, machines that have been served are displayed so that customers can observe the history of the space while enjoying their food, creating an interactive and exploratory experience. - Tags
- Old House, Warehouse, Old House Renovation, Industrial Style, Cafe, Open Plan, Metal, Succession.
- Production Technology
- Concrete, steel, and iron elements emphasize a raw aesthetic and durability. Most of the walls are left with minimal finishing, allowing the natural textures of the materials and their eco-friendly characteristics to convey the deep-rooted presence of the brand in the local community. The color scheme, featuring shades of gray, green, silver, and black, presents a clean and sharp industrial style. The green logo stands out prominently against the gray background, while warm lighting enhances the appeal of the food, making it look especially appetizing.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge of the project was remodeling the roof, which originally featured cement tiles. The designer wanted to increase natural light, so he planned six skylights. However, maintaining the waterproofing and stability of the cement tiles while adding windows proved difficult. To solve this, the designer implemented a special structural method to support the windows, ensuring the aluminum frames seamlessly integrated with the tiles. Additionally, a careful drainage system was designed to prevent water leakage and accumulation, preserving the roof's functionality.
- Research
- The project, named 'Craftsmanship,' honors the legacy of the brand's founder while reinventing the space for a new generation. The designer preserves the original structure, blending the industrial style's simplicity and ruggedness with multifunctional aesthetics. Retired machinery is used as decor, evoking history. The flooring guides customers' movements, enhancing the space's functionality. Cement, steel, and iron highlight the industrial style's durability, while the gray, green, silver and black color scheme creates a clean, simple visual. Warm lighting fosters a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration comes from the fusion of tradition and innovation. The site was originally a warehouse, and the brand has been operating locally for over 75 years. As it transitions to a new generation, the owner seeks to preserve the pioneering spirit of the first generation while embracing modern trends. The designer chose an industrial theme, repurposing the existing machinery to blend memories with contemporary style, creating a cafe that is rich in both storytelling and modernity.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in May 2023 in Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- From the owner's perspective, the restaurant is shaped by the passing of the baton, with vintage machines from the previous generation evoking deep emotions. Though retired, these machines retain their indelible value. The open layout allows the owner to witness customers' reactions, from surprise to enjoyment. For patrons, the space's mix of old and new, along with guiding lines on the floor, creates an engaging experience. The cozy, comfortable atmosphere makes the cafe a unique and iconic spot in the area.
- Team Members
- KAI-WEI LIU
- Image Credits
- Sinnie Design
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