Kali Mexican Coffee Roasters, San Pedro Garza García building design, New Mexico architecture images
Kali Mexican Coffee Roasters in San Pedro Garza García
26 Sep 2023
Design: Concentrico
Location: San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico
photo © Jose Miguel Gonzalez / Apertura Arquitectonica
Photos by Jose Miguel Gonzalez / Apertura Arquitectonica, Paco Alvarez / Recording Architecture & Grupo Meraki, South America.
Kali Mexican Coffee Roasters, Mexico
Concentrico proudly introduces its comfortable environment for the workers of Kali Coffee Roasters®, a Mexican company established by cafetaleros (coffee producers). With over 30 years of experience in growing high-quality coffee in rural areas around Chiapas, Mexico, this premium coffee will enrich cups around the world. Kali, which means home in the native language of Nahuatl, embodies the company’s philosophy and beliefs. The culture’s agricultural richness and values have passed down through generations. Accordingly, the Kali Coffee Roasters® family ensures that every member of its group is well taken care of by providing living, health. and education programs.
photo © Jose Miguel Gonzalez / Apertura Arquitectonica
When analyzing the context and the living conditions of the community, Concentrico stumbled upon their homes which are constructed with wood and dirt walls, with handmade clay tiles on the ceiling to protect against rain.
photo © Paco Alvarez / Recording Architecture
Using the clay tiles as part of the interior design on the walls not only conveys their ways of life, but also offers a unique and warm texture that will function as an ambiance trademark for the brand.
photos © Jose Miguel Gonzalez / Apertura Arquitectonica
Needless to say, this clay-piece arrangement and lattice have a very powerful visual impact, and their curvature and material properties absorb and deflect sound waves to help with acoustics. When the light is set against the texture, it acquires depth, and its curved shadows resemble coffee beans that connect the space to the product.
photo © Grupo Meraki
The coffee bar is intentionally positioned where every client can see it, forming the heart of the project. The open and industrial-like design promotes interactions between the customers and the staff, providing the baristas with the perfect stage to display their talents.
photo © Jose Miguel Gonzalez / Apertura Arquitectonica
Time is of the essence, and thus played a very significant role in the concept, portrayed by the walnut wood used at the base of the bar and booths. Its grain resembles the ground layers that document the passing of time, reminding us of how long it takes to prepare a land to harvest. The rigorous time for planting, growing, picking, selecting, pulping the cherries, fermenting, drying, sorting, milling, grading, cupping, distributing, roasting, packaging, grinding, brewing, and ultimately serving the perfect cup of coffee.
photos © Jose Miguel Gonzalez / Apertura Arquitectonica
All of this is done sustainably by Finca La Fortaleza, where the coffee being harvested is certified by the Rainforest Alliance, which promotes biodiversity and natural resource conservation, effective planting and farm management systems, and improving the livelihood and well-being of every member of the community.
photo © Grupo Meraki
In homage to this detailed and impeccable process, all furniture and light fixtures were custom-designed in collaboration with Ok Design Studio. This was done through a meticulous process of observing the materials, textiles, and local designs, and then reinterpreting them into unique pieces.
photo © Jose Miguel Gonzalez / Apertura Arquitectonica
“One cup at a time, this multi-sensorial encounter with coffee takes each customer to the Central Highlands of Chiapas, Mexico to discover their culture, traditions, and ways of living.”
– Alejandro Peña Villarreal
Kali Mexican Coffee Roasters, San Pedro Garza García – Building Information
Design: Concentrico – https://concentrico.mx/
Official Project Name: Kali Coffee Roasters
Location: San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo León, Mexico
Project completion date: December 2021
Art Direction: Alejandro Peña Villarreal
Ok Design
(in Collaboration – Furniture Design)
Silvia Elizondo Barrera (Industrial Design)
Octavio Torres Gándara (Industrial Design)
Julian Martinez (Construction)
Julian Martinez (Lead Contractor)
Alejandro González (Construction Manager)
Rosendo Acosta (Electician)
Esteban de la Rosa (Steel Work)
photo © Grupo Meraki
Suppliers
Curved Tiles – Debac
Flat clay Tiles – Gadama
Lighting – Tecnolite
About Concentrico
Concentrico is an interdisciplinary collaboration studio engaged in architecture, interior design, and creative concepts. The firm embraces collaboration, believing that projects are enriched by the creative participation of strategic allies in areas including urban planning, branding, and content. Accordingly, as a heterogeneous and diverse group, Concentrico is well-positioned to conceptualize, design, create brands, and tell unique stories with their projects.
photo © Grupo Meraki
Photographers: Jose Miguel Gonzalez / Apertura Arquitectonica, Paco Alvarez / Recording Architecture and Grupo Meraki
Kali Mexican Coffee Roasters, San Pedro Garza García, Mexico images / information received 260923
Location: San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León México, North America
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