Coffeebar is a contemporary space in the heart of Silicon Valley’s venture capital center, Menlo Park, California.

Coffeebar in Menlo Park by Walker Warner Architects

Architect: Walker Warner Architects
Location: Menlo Park, California, USA
Year: 2018
Interior Design: NICOLEHOLLIS
Principal: Greg Warner
Senior Project Manager: Helen Tsang
Designer: Charles Gurrey
Principal and Creative Director: Nicole Hollis
Senior Designer: Danielle Yuen, Shannon Niehenke
Project Designer: Julia Clements
Photography: Laure Joliet

Coffeebar in Menlo Park by Walker Warner Architects

From the architect: The design teams collaborated with Coffeebar founder Greg Buchheister to reimagine a building that was once a nail salon and an Asian food market into a curated, modern café that would draw in commuters and residents alike. The exterior was transformed from a simple commodity building to a bespoke retail destination.

Coffeebar in Menlo Park by Walker Warner Architects

A simple material palette of steel, cypress, and glass creates a contemporary ambiance while offering durability in a heavy traffic environment. Elliptically-shaped, exterior wooden louvers float in front of the oversized glass windows and doors to provide sun protection and soft natural light into the interior. The steel trim and blackened standing-seam metal panels convey a sophisticated, industrial quality that complements the interiors.

Coffeebar in Menlo Park by Walker Warner Architects

Taking inspiration from Italian coffee bars, the interior features terrazzo countertops and walls. A bicycle chain chandelier, bicycle enamel paint and an alcove partitioned with metal chain curtains pay homage to the biking culture of Silicon Valley. A live-edge walnut communal table, which is accented by striking butterfly joints in teal blue, anchors the space.

Coffeebar in Menlo Park by Walker Warner Architects

Banquettes, hightop tables with terrazzo counters, and copper-top café tables edge the interior. A custom designed retail area supports the front counter with its high customer turnover. Interior details include a copper-paneled water station, copper wall panels with exposed riveting and ash walls. The floor is the original concrete that has been highly polished.

Coffeebar in Menlo Park by Walker Warner Architects

Coffeebar in Menlo Park by Walker Warner Architects

Coffeebar in Menlo Park by Walker Warner Architects

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