PUDDLE constructs translucent makeshift coffee kiosk in kyoto

designed by PUDDLE, this compact coffee kiosk measures only 20 square meters and was realized for the international modern arts festival which took place at the kyoto city art museum. ‘I imagined the contrast between the museum’s serene space, and the kiosk in a bed of white gravel, would be the perfect setting for one to enjoy an unforgettable cup of coffee,’ says masaki kato, head architect. 

all images © takumi ota

designed by tokyo-based studio PUDDLE , the arabica coffee kiosk was created to visually complement the art exhibition. the translucent exterior –made from a combination of aluminum and polycarbonate– was developed to reference a greenhouse. the temporary structure employs straightforward techniques for set up and taking down, this element combined with its lightweight material allows for it to be reinstalled at a diverse range of locations.

placed in a historical setting, the kiosk is set on an elevated gravel pit

‘as a matter of fact, there was an request to set up this kiosk in a different location during this time, and we were able to accommodate this since the deconstruction, removal, and re-installation took just one day to complete,’ explains masaki kato.

a window opens up for customers to receive the coffee

the material used is light enough to be assembled and carried by one person 

floorplan of the 20 sqm kiosk

project info:

client: asiamix limited
project type: temporary architecture design
location: kyoto municipal museum of art　 kyoto(japan)
floor space: 20.0m²
completion: march 2015 ~ may 2015
category: coffee kiosk
contractor: notcho’s workshop + puddle
designer: masaki kato + elson lin

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