The National Aquatics Center will turn from ‘Watercube’ to ‘Icecube’ by being transformed from a swimming venue to a curling venue for The 2022 Winter Olympics.
There are two main spaces in the coffee shop, the Water Hall and the Ice Hall. The former is interpreted with refracted light and color from rainbow, with water drops and stars. This hall serves people coffee or snacks. There are service bar counter, a series of colorful semi-enclosed box areas, two lounge areas for big groups, a children’s play area, and an exhibition area. The space adopts fashionably designed furniture with matching colors to each area. People can reserve seats by simply naming the ‘color code’ of the area.
The Ice Hall is a world of ice and snow, with the pure colors of icy blue and frosted white. It contains a conference hall, a lecture hall, and a media interview area. The color choice of furniture highlights the ice theme, and the tailor-made platform itself looks as a pure ice sculpture.
A corridor connects the Water Hall and the Ice Hall. There are five rooms used for more private talks and meetings along the way. Each room is named under its respective theme color.
The Beijing Rings Coffee, Beijing
Studio A+

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Designer
Studio A+
Client
Beijing National Aquatics Center Ltd.
Floor area
1329.00 ㎡
Completion
2017