Revival
Cafe for Tetto Creative Design Co.,Ltd.
Revival cafe is located at Tainan Art Museum, Taiwan. The space it occupied used to be the Tainan Main Police Station during the Japanese colonial period, which is now designated as a city heritage for its historical significance and unique mixture of various architectural styles and elements such as eclecticism and art deco. The cafe inherits the experimental spirit of the heritage, presenting a modern case of how the old and the new can interact with each other harmoniously. Visitors could also enjoy their coffee and begin their own dialogue with the past of the building.
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Unique Properties
This project is an embodiment of the emerging enthusiasm for heritage reuse. The main building was established in 1931, serving as the Tainan Police Station during the Japanese colonial period. It is now designated as a heritage by Tainan city, and becomes part of Tainan Art Museum. The cafe is located at the intersection between the old building and the new extension. The cafe therefore exhibits how the past and future can inspire each other.
Tags
Cafe, heritage, eclecticism, museum
Production Technology
Due to the regulations of heritage protection, there were a number of challenges during the completion of the project. For example, all of the tables and chairs must be pre-made in the factory before they were installed in the cafe. Another challenge came from the wavy design of the chairs for the cafe and the uneven ground of the building itself – the installation required cautious measurement and adjustment to make sure all of the pieces were in order.
Design Challenge
The most challenging part of the project is related to its heritage status. Due to the regulations in Taiwan, all of the main structure of a heritage should not be altered this includes the ceiling, floor, and the wall. Besides, the irregular shape of the space also creates extra challenge to the project. To overcome these challenges, extensive research on the history of the building and the architectural style during the colonial period was conducting. Eventually, the space becomes a highly flexible commercial space which brings the best out of the buildings singular design.
Project Duration
December 2018, Initial design and planning March 2019, renovation of the space began June 2019, formal operation of the cafe Location: Tainan, Taiwan
Operation Flow
The space utilised by the cafe used to be a detention centre. Coldness was the very first impression this space gives to its visitor. To bring in the warmth to transform the chilly past of the space, the design emphasises on enhancing the interaction with the greenery outside of the cafe.
Research
The research of the interior design of the cafe mainly focuses on the Japanese architecture style after Meiji revolution, especially the style employed by Japanese architects working in Taiwan during the colonial period.
Inspiration
The design is inspired by the talented Japanese architects bold design and experimental spirit. The Tainan Police Station was an interesting attempt of eclecticism, which brought in influence of Art Deco style and local materials in a unique way that was not let any particular architectural style dominate the dialogue. Echoing the idea of eclecticism and the colonial past, the interior design is featured by curves to connect the whole space and old-fashioned velvet green embellished with bronze gold, presenting a harmonic fusion of the new and the old.
Image Credits
Main image is Image #1: Photographer Rondo Wei, 2019. Image #2: Photographer Rondo Wei, 2019. Image #3: Photographer Rondo Wei, 2019. Image #4: Photographer Rondo Wei, 2019. Image #5: Photographer Peggy Yen, 2020.
Project Overview
Revival Cafe has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Yen, Pei-Yu was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Revival Cafe.
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Revival: A Modern Cafe in a Heritage Setting
Revival cafe, located at Tainan Art Museum, Taiwan, is a modern space housed in the historical Tainan Main Police Station, showcasing a harmonious blend of old and new.
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