Coffeebar is a contemporary space in the heart of Silicon Valley’s venture capital center, Menlo Park, California. The design teams collaborated with Coffeebar founder Greg Buchheister to reimagine a building that was once an outdated suburban strip mall into a curated, modern café that would draw in commuters and residents alike. Taking inspiration from Italian coffee bars, the interior features terrazzo countertops and walls. A bicycle chain chandelier, bicycle enamel paint and an alcove partitioned with metal chain curtains pay homage to the biking culture of Silicon Valley. A live-edge walnut communal table, which is accented by striking butterfly joints in bright blue, anchors the space. Banquettes, hightop tables with terrazzo counters and copper-top café tables edge the interior. A custom designed retail area supports the front counter with its high customer turnover. Interior details include a copper-paneled water station, copper wall panels with exposed riveting and ash walls. The floor is the original concrete that has been highly polished.

The exterior was transformed from a simple commodity building to a bespoke retail destination. A simple material palette of steel, cypress and glass creates a contemporary ambiance while offering durability in a heavy traffic environment. Elliptical wooden louvers artfully placed on the oversized glass windows and doors provide sun protection and softened natural light.