Enter Ecru, Japan’s New Miniature Café Cum Bar
The shortage of space need not be a constraint for an expert designer. A case in point is Ecru, a café and bar located in Japan. At first impression, the Ecru is small no doubt, but the interiors belie the lack of space. If anything, it is hard to realise how very tiny this mini café cum bar really is. If Ecru gives the impression of not being cramped at all, the credit should go to architect firm Atelier Huge which took charge of the little space and transformed it completely.
Surprisingly, the café seems open and airy. This is mainly because of its street-side location. Large glazed windows looking on to the street create an illusion of space while attracting passersby to have a peep inside. The table tops are of cantilevered wood and there is a fake drop ceiling as well. If you study the design critically, no space has been wasted. As for the walls, they are covered in OSB plywood which gives the impression of spaciousness because of its rough, grainy texture.
It is hard to not admire such architectural feats. Not too long ago I had come across a box-like room that was converted into a wonderful bedroom and dressing space. The room was in fact a 90-square-foot loft on top of the Snarkitecture offices in Brooklyn, New York. And it was a real living space. Daniel Arsham, one of the partners of Snarkitecture had converted the loft into an eye-catching bachelor pad. Clearly, all it needs is vision to transform a box into a piece of art. Kudos to the designers of Ecru!
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