Unique Cafes! honours project

So, I've mentioned the idea of having a cafe at the base of the water tower for my honours project, but that's all I've said so far, just a cafe. I don't want this to be any old cafe, similar to all the rest, i want it to be THE place to be, the place people are talking about and recommending to others. So, i've started looking into unique cafes....

The Book Club, London -something a little bit different

"Its hard to define this venue, as it offers customers so much variety, but essentially, The Book Club is a café by day, and a platform for art, literature, philosophy, design and music by night.

Popular with trendy twenty something’s, this café provides punters with quality snacks in a bright and airy environment, and slightly more culture with your croissant than the typical coffee shops.

Described by The Independent as ‘currently, the venue for hip literary events’, The Book Club also offers speed dating, life drawing classes, and live music from Faris Badwan of Indie band, The Horrors in January alone. So if any of this appeals, then make sure you check it out. " It also has a book room, pool room and a ping pong table.
 
source - http://london.myvillage.com/article/londons-unique-cafes
 
Interior design by Shai Akram http://www.shaiakram.co.uk/
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love this visual of the interior, so simple but effective.

 

 



 

 

 

 

 
Candy Cakes, London - for those with a sweet tooth!

From each and every cake to the interior of the cafe, this place is so colourful and vibrant making it hard for customers not want to call in! With three 'Candy Cake stations' in London its hard to miss out!

Magnificent pop up van at Hamleys!

 

It's busy atmosphere and vibrant design inspired a visiting artist...

When I visited Dubai when i was younger, we went to Cafe Ceramique. Here, not only can you enjoy a wonderful lunch but at the same time paint your own ceramic pot! What more can you ask for? great fun for everyone!

http://www.cafeceramique.ae/home.html




Urban Station, Coffee Shop offices-for those on the go

This coffee shop charges by the hour, which includes free drinks, free WIFI, and even conference rooms for your convenience. Maybe it is just another internet cafe, but it's individual layout and improved payment scheme makes it just that bit better than the rest.





Whilst researching this topic i came across Cafe Bravo in Berlin. This has JUST the type of glass extension i would love to have on my cafe. Because it has a mirror style quality to it, it reflects the buildings surroundings which is a really nice touch, and look how beautiful it looks at night! Really inspiring...

 

 

 

 

La Patisseries De Reves- for a futuristic experience!

"Owned by pastry master Phillipe Conticini, La Patisserie des Raves is incredibly innovative in its approach to displaying its goods. Each of the pasty goodies are displayed under a temperature controlled glass bell on a round podium in the center. When a customer orders any of the sweets, one of the staff returns with it directly from the kitchen."

 

http://www.lapatisseriedesreves.com/

 

 

 

As Ormskirk is known for it's gingerbread, my cafe could give visitors the oportunity to decorate their own gingerbread man when they come in. Another nice way to like in with the area.



More research to follow!...