Kettl Tea，来自日本的最好的茶叶进口商，选择了Michael Tower建筑事务所来改造布鲁克林Greenpoint的一个大型零售阁楼空间，以容纳一个咖啡馆、陶瓷工作室、画廊和总部。改造的目标是创造一个真正的旗舰店；在面向公众的零售空间中代表品牌，同时容纳公司的所有业务。
Kettl Tea, importers of the finest teas from Japan, selected Michael Tower Architecture to transform a large retail loft space in Greenpoint Brooklyn, to house a café, ceramics studio, gallery, and headquarters. The goal of the renovation was to create a true flagship; a representation of the brand in the public-facing retail space while housing all the company’s operations.
茶叶研磨和烘烤的过程都展示给公众看。咖啡馆中展出的陶瓷是在下面的地窖中铸造和烧制的。参观者还可以看到后面的空间，那里有他们的业务、库存和履行。
Tea grinding and roasting are on display for the public to see. The ceramics exhibited in the café are thrown and fired in the cellar below. Visitors also get a view into the backspace that house their operations, inventory, and fulfillment.
咖啡馆的设计灵感来自于日本的仪式性茶馆，并通过现代材料的视角加以想象。在外墙，一个新的枫树和玻璃服务窗口欢迎来自街道的游客。周围的白色灰泥立面将客人引入一个明亮和温暖的内部。一进门，客人的视线就被引向空间后部的一个14英尺（426厘米）的现浇混凝土酒吧。吧台台面上的一个凹陷的切口放置了一个热气腾腾的茶壶，并设置了一个重要的茶水服务的焦点。
The design of the café was inspired by the ceremonial tea structures of Japan imagined through a modern lens of materials. At the façade, a new maple and glass service window welcome visitors from the street. The surrounding white stucco façade introduces the guests to a bright and warm interior. Upon entry, the guest’s view is directed toward a monumental 14 foot (426 cm) cast in place concrete bar at the rear of the space. A recessed cut-out in the bar countertop holds a steaming tea kettle and sets up an important focus of the tea service.
在咖啡馆的中心，坐着一张定制的枫木桌，客人可以坐在一起，享受茶和精选的抹茶点心。咖啡馆的墙壁上摆满了博物馆质量的陶瓷，放在浮动的架子和照明的柜子上。客人结账时，会看到一个全高的枫木格子图案。
At the center of the café sits a custom maple table with seating where guests can sit together and enjoy tea and a selection of matcha treats. The walls of the café are filled with museum-quality ceramics on floating shelves and illuminated cupboards. Guests are presented with a full-height maple latticework as they checkout.
Architects : Michael Tower Architecture
Area : 3000 ft²
Year : 2021
Photographs :Brad Dickson
Designer : Michael Tower
City : Brooklyn
Country : United States