Community commerce is a part of our lives, yet its uniformity lacks any excitement. We tend to overlook this omnipresent aspect of our surroundings. The emergence of “NOT SWEET” aims to break this norm, quietly blending into the environment with a humble and unpretentious presence, seamlessly integrating into our daily lives.
The dessert display, coffee machine, and service counter are combined into a single unit, with the base recessed inward to create a floating horizontal block. This block intersects with a vertical load-bearing column, forming a new structural element within the space. The design gives the appearance of a ribbon, lightly suspended in the air. This solution not only meets functional needs but also enhances the visual depth of the space while mitigating the impact of the load-bearing column.
The warm light in the spherical space diffuses through the orange-textured walls, causing the structural forms and materials to appear blurred or sharp depending on the viewer’s perspective. This creates a gentle and ambiguous atmosphere within the space, which contrasts with the black volcanic stone exterior.
