Anagram Coffee / Tristan & Ju

In the smallest floor plate that we have ever undertook, the foremost design intent of ANAGRAM was to present the making of specialty coffee as an ART, a DISPLAY of showmanship between the barista, his CRAFT and the produce. By positioning the main counter right in the middle of this tiny hole-in-the-wall, the process of creating a cup of coffee takes centre-stage in this arena. The counter is of considerable size in comparison to the tight space, but like a thrust stage in a theatrical setting, its objective was to elevate the intimacy between the barista (actor) and his customers (audience). Similarly, the form of the counter had been deliberately designed as irregular, with two raised platforms at the ends, serving as a bar and POS (point of sale). This way, the customers become spectators actively participating in a performance, creating a smooth interaction between barista-and-customer.