Harudot is an independent café in Chonburi, a famous beachside town in Thailand. The café was created by collaborating with the owner of Nana Coffee Roasters and the landlord, who is interested in unique plants. The name ?Haru,? which means ?Spring? in Japanese, represents new beginnings and growth, while ?Dot? signifies a starting point.
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Harudot’s Design Concept
The café aims to attract visitors and incorporate the landlord?s identity into its design to represent the unique partnership. The architect used trees in the design to emphasize growth and new beginnings. A bottle tree, specifically a baobab, is in an inner courtyard. The architectural gable form was intentionally opened for the tree?s upward growth. This design element creates an illusion that the baobab seed was planted long ago and has gradually emerged through the architecture. © DOF Sky I Ground
The café brand’s identity is heavily influenced by Japanese culture, and this influence strongly impacts the design approach. The architect interpreted this influence as representing humble simplicity while paying close attention to detail. This concept is reflected in the exterior design, where three simple gable forms in black color create a subdued aesthetic that contrasts with the natural warmth of the pine wood walls within the interior space of Harudot. As visitors enter the café through the roof, they encounter a space that gradually curves and transitions, leading them dee...