Crafting 1000 Scenes
Crafting 1000 Scenes is a coffee shop interior located in a densely populated urban area of Taipei, Taiwan. The two-story space covers sixty-six square meters and has a narrow, elongated layout. The first floor has a four-meter ceiling shaped in vaulted curves and finished in turquoise, combined with brass-toned pendant lights. Continuous mirrors run from the facade to the ceiling, adding layering and reflection. The second floor holds seating and an evening bar, outlined by linear artificial lights. Low-VOC wood panels, mineral pigments and eco-friendly paints are used.
Crafting 1000 Scenes Coffee Shop by HOU-CHUN CHEN was identified as an innovative example of architectural design by the A' Design Awards. Crafting 1000 Scenes Coffee Shop was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2025. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, jury-voted, fair and ethical design accolade that rewards outstanding design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
