Bluebottle by design
There's an alley in SF few know. I'm not sure if it's by design, but in this space lies a neat little coffee brewing company called Bluebottle. Their in lies a small kiosk where the lucky few pilgrimage too. While the coffee is excellent, the presentation is equally a cause of it's success. At least, this is what I believe. While I can't speak for the elements by design, nor techinical structure yet; Bluebottle is Architecturally what I'd call sound or ...as whole, aesthetically beautiful.
My impression is this. It's as subtle and unassuming as are the finer details. The elements used harmonize with the environment very nicely, dismissing any notion of building age or other nonunifying critique. It's very symmetric, simple by design and the empty alley space is as much apart of the structure and environment as the Kiosk itself. In short, it's inviting and effective in a utilitarian sense. Interestingly enough, I surmise that even if a queue didn't start and end in front of Bluebottle... you'd just dwell there. In their words, they've achieved something that "endures aesthetically" and reflects the 'nature of their environment'.
Well, here's a photo from today and the architectural firm Sagan Piechota, whose behind this facade is located next door. I've put in an email, let's see if they have time to talk about what they're doing or want to chat with me about Bluebottle specifically. When I peaked in, I noticed small models of other work decorating the front. Was very cool, although I have two points I'd like to finish up with. The first being, the Architecture industry as a whole doesn't get the web. What I've seen thus far doesn't translate well at all. Second, the little models I see decorating the office; I wonder why instead of building them, they don't 3D print instead. They use CAD and by design this is what 3D printing was designed for.
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