this compact box on japanese rooftop converts into tiny coffee shop

this compact box on japanese rooftop converts into tiny coffee shop

unveiling ‘miharashi coffee’ by TD atelier

 

‘miharashi coffee’ is a box-like structure that unfolds to transform into a tiny coffee shop.TD atelier has installed this compact piece of furniture on the rooftop of a five-story hotel in kyoto, japan, in a bid to revive a previously unused space. the final design contains all the necessary equipment — like coffee machines, refrigerator, sink — as well as a wooden stand where people can order and pick up their drinks. this compact box on japanese rooftop converts into tiny coffee shop
all images by TD atelier

 

 

‘miharashi’ means ‘a good view’

 

TD atelier‘s focus was to form a simple yet vivid design to add new life to the hotel’s roof. well, luckily, the building is located among shorter blocks of flats to the north and east sides, thus providing visitors with unobstructed views. when stored, ‘miharashi coffee’ takes shape as a simple box finished in gloss white and pastel green. to convert this toy-box construction into a small shop, one needs to simply drag the door. by opening the door, a wall including kitchen equipment is unfolded, while the roof is unwrapped, doubling the size of the total structure. around the structure, visitors can drink a cafe, all the while appreciating a pleasant breeze that usually the fast daily pace prevents them from enjoying.

this compact box on japanese rooftop converts into tiny coffee shop
use it just by opening the door

 

 

 

this compact box on japanese rooftop converts into tiny coffee shop
pull out the roof to transform into a shop

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there is a small doorway next to it. crouch down and pass by. it’s like ‘nijiri-guchi’ in the tea room.

this compact box on japanese rooftop converts into tiny coffee shop
when transformed into a shop, it has a lively design like a toy box

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it becomes very compact when folded

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when closed, it looks like a tiny house

 

 

1/5
it adds new features to the rooftop
it adds new features to the rooftop
a full-fledged espresso machine is installed inside
a full-fledged espresso machine is installed inside
the white outer wall blends in with the blue sky
the white outer wall blends in with the blue sky
the door has a shelf on which one can put tools for brewing coffee or tea
the door has a shelf on which one can put tools for brewing coffee or tea
drawing. various things are stored compactly
drawing. various things are stored compactly

project info:

 

name: miharashi coffee
designer: TD-atelier

leading designer: tada masaharu

location: kyoto, japan

 

 

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

 

edited by: christina petridou | designboom

 

Tada Masaharu
feb 17, 2022
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