Projects

% Arabica 30 Rockefeller Plaza % Arabica at 30 Rockefeller Plaza blends modern aesthetics and historic homage. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of NYC subways, the space features a striking palette of yellow and white, creating an inviting and dynamic atmosphere. The design also pays tribute to the architectural Art-Deco beauty of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The café seamlessly integrates with its iconic surroundings. The focal point of the space is the cantilevered, illuminated coffee counter, made from compound-curving Corian panels, which gives it a seamless, floating appearance. This architectural highlight not only celebrates the art of coffee making but also integrates essential electrical and plumbing infrastructure, overcoming the challenges of maintaining a pure floating effect in a bustling midtown café. LOCATIONMANHATTAN, NY COLLABORATORSSELGASCANONoble SignsTHE NEW MOTORIRESOLVETISHMAN SPEYERASSTAMA ENGINEERING YEAR2024  CATEGORYCoffee & Roasteries ROLEArchitect OF RECORDConstruction Administration PHOTOGRAPHER Ashely Sears WEBSITEarabicacoffeeus.com Share

% Arabica Prince St Prince St is the second US based % Arabica location. Located in NoLita, the French design firm, Ciguë, took inspiration from the long history of artist lofts and manufacturing buildings in the area. Picking up on elements from the first % Arabica location in Dumbo, Brooklyn, natural oak, red brick and industrial lighting were used. Customer seating by the windows offers a direct view of the vibrant neighborhood, while planters installed on the columns, enhances the space with greenery. LOCATIONMANHATTAN, NY COLLABORATORSCiguëMWB ENGINEERINGNoble SignsThe New MotoriResolve YEAR2024 CATEGORYCoffee & Roasteries ROLEArchitect OF RECORDConstruction Administration PHOTOGRAPHER Ashely Sears WEBSITEarabicacoffeeus.com Share

% Arabica MoMa The distinctive design of % Arabica’s Midtown location was inspired by Robert Irwin’s “Light and Space” artworks and the effects of light and reflection in architectural spaces. This unique design was also influenced by the location’s close proximity to one of the world’s premier museums – the Museum of Modern Art. Using 3-D mapping, the curved walls are constructed with new fiberglass reinforced gypsum (GRG) panels and clad with bent-wood strips. LOCATIONMANHATTAN, NY COLLABORATORSSELGASCANONoble SignsCurtis Su Associates MWB ENGINEERING   YEAR2024  CATEGORYCoffee & Roasteries ROLEArchitect OF RECORDConstruction Administration PHOTOGRAPHERAshely Sears  WEBSITEarabicacoffeeus.com Share

Abbotsford Road Australians love coffee, and Abbotsford Road brings some of that Aussie love to our very own Gowanus, Brooklyn. Parkbench Architects was so excited to be presented with the task of designing the flagship location for this Australian coffee brand. By introducing the coffee bar, table seating, and tasting area in the front of the space, the business end- and by that we mean the roaster- can be put in the back for ease of venting and allowing for ample production space around the roaster. Abbotsford Road brings a much needed community-centric space to the otherwise manufacturing-heavy neighborhood. LOCATIONBROOKLYN, NY  CollaboratorsJose Vega & JOHN LARKIN COMPANY FOR ROASTERY INSTALLATION YEAR2017  CATEGORYRESTAURANTCoffee shop + roastery ROLEArchitectural DesignConstruction AdministrationInterior DesignCustom Lighting DesignDesign-Build  WEBSITEabbotsfordroad.com PHOTOGRAPHERThe Brothers Buoy share  

Sweet Generation Life should be sweet AND rewarding. Sweet Generation lives and works by this mantra.  Hiring youth from economically distressed communities Sweet Generation provides them hands on opportunity to thrive at their artisan bakery. After graduating from their grassroots East Village location to a large raw industrial storage space in Bushwick, Sweet Generation engaged Parkbench Architects to transform their new warehouse into the incredibly warm and inviting space it is today. With a world class bakery on the ground floor and classrooms and offices along the mezzanine, it was truly a tasty and rewarding experience for the Parkbench team. LOCATIONBROOKLYN, NY  CollaboratorsNew York Engineers YEAR2019  CATEGORYBakery & Coffee Shop ROLEArchitect of RecordPublic Assembly FilingKitchen DesignInterior Design PHOTOGRAPHERAshley Sears WEBSITEsweetgeneration.org Share

Variety Coffee The First word that comes to mind when we think about our client Variety Coffee is: Fresh. This freshness permeates throughout the business; from the beans they source and roast, to their management style, even down their highly addictive social media posts. These guys and gals care a lot about coffee and deliver it with style. Born and raised in Brooklyn, their passion and cool attitude makes our job easy. This Park Slope location is always light-filled with good tunes and awesome service – an alchemy that creates an atmosphere that is exactly what you want from a coffee joint. We’ve had the privilege of assisting with design and construction of several retail locations as well as their main roasting facility in Williamsburg. Always keeping us on our toes and fun to work with; there’s not much more we can ask for from our clients. LOCATIONBROOKLYN, NY  CollaboratorsShapiro and Sons YEAR2021  CATEGORY Coffee Shop ROLE Architectural DesignConstruction AdministrationInterior Design PHOTOGRAPHERAshely Sears WEBSITEvarietycoffeeroasters.com Share