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Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters
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Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters

Our goal has always been to expose as much of our “behind-the-scenes” work to the public to spur deeper questions, conversations, the opportunity for education, and ultimately, a deeper sense of connection to coffee.

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Dell'Aria
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Dell'Aria

The Dell'Aria space has been carved out of an old cabin maker factory.

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Uncommon Coffee
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Uncommon Coffee

The goal was to make Uncommon Coffee “home” for all comers. Thus the couches, upholstered furniture, books and more books, plants to elicit a healing vibe, and a custom-tiled entrance using old-world tile with the logo “UN” embedded within for a feeling of permanence.

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Rêve Coffee Lab
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Rêve Coffee Lab

We just really wanted to create a unique space with all custom seating and design. It was also just as important to create a space that flowed well for customers and our team.

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ARAKU Coffee
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ARAKU Coffee

With this café, we primarily wanted people to understand where their coffee comes from, how it’s grown, what makes it shine.

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Lavazza SpA
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Lavazza SpA

1895 Coffee Designers is a new brand of premium coffees inspired by the vision of a future in which the consumption of coffee excellence becomes a ritual that enhances the senses of coffee lovers and their desire for experimentation.

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Milwaukee Caffè
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Milwaukee Caffè

After decades of abandonment, a 200sf storefront in the heart of a Detroit neighborhood is transformed into Milwaukee Caffè; a modern take on the classic Italian espresso bar with a new breath of life and the open arms of hospitality.

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White Rock Coffee
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White Rock Coffee

White Rock Coffee – Preston Center is our newest coffeehouse located at 8333 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, Texas USA.

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Gustos Coffee Company
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Gustos Coffee Company

We wanted to create a space with very clean lines lines and understated beauty where the materiality and design elements did not become an unnecessary distraction for the students.

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Onyx Coffee Lab
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Onyx Coffee Lab

Our newest cafe is located in the atrium of The Momentary, a contemporary performing arts space. The building was formerly a cheese factory, and our cafe is located in the old milk receiving bay.

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Third Wave Coffee
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Third Wave Coffee

We have created an open and welcoming space that invites reflection, conversation and interaction. The design was guided by our four principles: People, Product, Process, and Planet, as well as a sustainable base.

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Wonderstate Coffee
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Wonderstate Coffee

Our primary objective with this cafe design was to create a space that paid homage to our rural identity as a company, while also staying connected to the modern and expansive views of the Madison downtown.

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Red Berry Roasters
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Red Berry Roasters

The idea was to create a space with an ambiance of an upscale café while showcasing beautiful architectural design and aesthetics inspired by coffee history.

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The Espresso Lab - Roastery
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The Espresso Lab - Roastery

The Espresso Lab Roastery is a specialty coffee house and roastery that aims to highlight the exceptional journey that coffee goes through. It was important for us to establish a space that is welcoming, and one that embodies the spirit of education and promotes the fine art of speciality coffee making.

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Amar Café
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Amar Café

We wanted a place to showcase our coffees but also wanted to do something totally different than everyone else. Another good thing is that we could give these telephone boxes another use in the community after they were just left abandoned with broken windows and graffiti.

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Felix Roasting Co.
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Felix Roasting Co.

"Where the cult of beauty meets the cult of coffee." Located at 104 Greene Street in the historic Soho Building, the entrance is marked by a dramatic pair of columns and a brick pediment that inspired the designers to apply the all-out layered aesthetic of Felix to the classical realm of an English cottage garden.

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