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A true sense of 'neighborhood' needs no deliberate staging — it arises through yielded gaps where spontaneity can naturally take root.
With a coffee in hand, social encounters break free from the confines of seating. By opening up the space, the design releases the city’s mood outward, sharing the aroma of fresh brews, terrazzo-edged thresholds, warm lighting, and greenery with the pedestrian flow.

This is a community hub grown from the seams of the urban fabric. At the entrance, an old utility pole extends inward, becoming the visual spine of a 16-seat communal area, where strings of lights flicker like the city’s restless pulse.

A genuine sense of 'neighborhood' emerges organically, without the need for artificial staging. It flourishes in the open spaces where spontaneity can thrive. With a coffee in hand, social interactions transcend traditional seating arrangements. By creating an inviting atmosphere, the design projects the city's vibrant energy outward, infusing the air with the scent of freshly brewed coffee, the charm of terrazzo-edged thresholds, cozy lighting, and lush greenery that welcomes passersby.

This space serves as a community hub, intricately woven into the urban landscape. At the entrance, an aged utility pole reaches inward, acting as the central feature of a 16-seat communal area, where twinkling lights mimic the city's lively rhythm.