Built around the layered character of Arab Street, our store occupies a conserved shophouse with a past life as a textile shop. Soft fabric elements sit against coffee waste bricks made from recycled spent grounds. Across three levels, the experience unfolds from coffee and retail into spaces of exploration and changing programmes above.
Built from reclaimed timber and recycled coffee waste, Alchemist Kyobashi reflects a continued use of what already exists. These elements are reassembled carefully, softened with plants that shift with time.
Together with living elements, the space is designed to evolve through daily use.
Set within a traditional Japanese-style house in Taipei’s Da’an district, the space keeps the original architecture at the forefront while introducing simple, contemporary elements that fit naturally within it. The design aims to respect the history of the house and create a comfortable place to enjoy coffee without overpowering what’s already there.
