Cuervo Coffee Roasters, designed by Mutar, is more than just a coffee shop—it’s a space where the entire coffee roasting process unfolds before your eyes, followed by the pleasure of enjoying freshly brewed coffee in various forms. Originally a car repair shop located on a corner bordering an avenue and a street, the space has been ingeniously transformed into a vibrant coffee destination.
Spatial Configuration
The layout of Cuervo Coffee Roasters is characterized by its open and expansive design, with an L-shaped floor plan and double-height spaces on either side. The interior is free of partitions, allowing for seamless movement and interaction within the space.
Functional Elements
Two key elements define the layout of the space: the coffee roasting machine and the coffee bar. The roasting area, situated in the double-height space, features a coffee roasting machine illuminated by overhead light, creating a captivating focal point for visitors. On the other side, spanning 7 meters, is the coffee bar—a monolithic block that seamlessly integrates into the single-height space, serving as a connection between the productive sector and the street. An iron window bar facilitates coffee service and interaction with passersby, offering flexibility with guillotine glass panes and folding doors.
Design Features
A green stripe runs throughout the entire space, painted with a durable synthetic material to withstand wear and tear. As it passes through the roasting area, it transitions to a tiled surface, optimized for the coffee production process. These design choices not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also contribute to the functionality of the space.
Preservation and Contrast
While the space has undergone a significant transformation, Mutar has retained some original elements from the car repair shop, such as the corner gate, which now serves as a semi-covered space—a nod to the building’s heritage. Additionally, the façade remains intact, maintaining the external landscape while showcasing the contrast between the original exterior and the interior’s modern transformation.
Cuervo Coffee Roasters is not just a coffee shop; it’s a testament to thoughtful design and adaptive reuse, seamlessly blending the old with the new to create a dynamic and inviting space for coffee lovers to indulge in their passion.