Bangkok-based architecture studio ASWA (Architectural Studio of Work - Aholic) has built a small cafe in Bangkok, featuring a metaphor roof inspired by spreading the chocolate cream over a cake.

Named Giant Bakes Cafe, the cafe covers 30-square-metre space on a small land located in Ari district of Bangkok which has upscale residential and hipster hangouts place, this neighborhood is a home for a selection of restaurants and cafes. 

The "Giant Bakes" originally served online order, and decided to start their own cafe in their home’s yard where they serve coffee and bakery which they made daily.

The cafe was covered by a brown asphaltic shingle roof that can be curved and still humble with the surrounding landscape. The concept for this project was translated into an architectural design with a curved roof which formed form distorted gable section between front and back elevations.

The architects intended to maximize space in the interior in variation experience where you can find window seating at the front, next with a long counter bar and kitchen area, where fit for Patissier to work, is in the center of the building where has a service area as storage, and restroom at the back.

Floor plan

Roof plan

Sections

Elevations

Project facts

Project name: Giant Bakes Cafe

Architects: ASWA

Size: 30m2 

Date: 2020 

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

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