B131 Café: A Minimalist Cafe Clad in Aluminium
By
Jon Astbury
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
Summary
The B131 Café, designed by Chinese studio Jiangjie Office, features angled sheets of anodised aluminium on its exterior. It is located within the Brita131 Art Museum in Hangzhou's Xihu District.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledAngled sheets of anodised aluminium cloak the exterior of this minimalist cafe.
Named B131 Café, the small cubic building sits within the wider complex of Brita131 Art Museum in the Xihu District.
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