POLO CAFÉ Hsinchu Big City

Polo has nothing to do with luxury, it is an idea of loving life. And the Polo and the coffee, is a kind of lifestyle.Located in Hsinchu, Taiwan, POLO CAFÉ is inspired by the dynamic lines of the swing in polo, and the changes in light and shadow when horses run. The essence of polo sports elements is extracted and transformed into neat metal lines, which are scattered and arranged in the space through delicate arrangements. The owner used to participate in the polo school team of Oxford University during his studies. He extends the focus of polo into the persistence of grinding coffee. The designer put the spirit of this classic sport into the space, through the clever ceiling line matching, to create a sense of speed and focus. It bringing customers a classic and timeless experience.In the space, the designer emphasizes the sustainable design concept and uses eco-friendly materials to reduce environmental damage. It also achieves a detachable and movable design, which is conducive to resource reuse and product recycling. Part of the original objects are retained, and new design thinking is added to give the space a new atmosphere. While designing the space, it also takes responsibility for environmental protection.The line of sight follows the lines and converges on the world map hung on the ceiling. With the earth as the center, the lines corresponding to the environmental relationship are radiated. The golden plates and bands of light surrounding the earth show rich changes in light and shadow, It also symbolizes Polo Café’s vision of the world. When people sipping the cups of aromatic coffee, the soft flavor that enters the throats, opening up unlimited imagination and interpretation of different moods.

POLO CAFÉ Hsinchu Big City by HUI HSIN CHENG in Taiwan won the WA Award Cycle 36. Please find below the WA Award poster for this project.