Billy Goat Coffee
Billy Goat Coffee, located within DNA's office, is an experiment in transforming an underutilised space previously used for model storage. Given its flood-prone location, the design strategy focused on one key question: How can we incorporate a coffee bar with minimal modification to the existing space?
To protect against water damage, the coffee bar is placed on a raised platform made of steel, with cement board finishing. This platform, along with the coffee bar itself, is designed in a modular way, allowing for easy dismantling for cleaning and maintenance. Electrical conduits are terminated with industrial-grade commando plugs, enabling them to be easily unplugged during the flooding season, preventing any damage to the electrical systems.
This flood resilience strategy, in turn, ties into the overall atmosphere of the space. The client’s intention was to make Billy Goat Coffee feel like an extension of their home, and this begins with the thoughtful selection of fittings and furniture. Each piece is chosen to ensure every guest feels comfortable and at home. The client’s logo is subtly integrated into the shelving handles through CNC machining — an innovative approach to embedding branding into the spatial design.
Additionally, an entrance piece was created using steel rods and Billy Goat signature glass bottles, arranged in a way that they clink together when the wind blows. The sound evokes the startup's origins, recalling the client's early days of delivering coffee in a glass bottle.
The design of Billy Goat Coffee prioritises practicality and adaptability, with the aim of creating a functional, low-maintenance space that also offers a comfortable environment for coffee lovers. By reimagining an underused room and addressing the practical challenges of its location, this project offers a simple yet effective solution that supports the daily operations of the café while meeting the needs of the community.
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PROJECT GALLERY
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Architect : Design Network Architects
Client : Billy Goat Coffee
Area : 50 m²
Project Location : Kuching | Sarawak
Year : 2024 -
M&E Engineer : Velseng Electronic Service
Contractor : Triple C. Enterprise
Consultants : Metal CnC – Bezalel Studio Sdn Bhd
Design Team : Eric Lai
Photography : Sozoo | Paradise Borneo | Eric Lai -
Floor | Floor Finishes
• Others : SCG cement board
Ceiling | Ceiling Systems : UAC Duravent by Zen Building Materials Sdn Bhd
Kitchen Fittings | Systems : Berjaya CKE
Lighting Design | Fittings : JustLight Enterprise Sdn Bhd
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