漫步遊走在台北東區巷道中，驀然望見在枝葉繁茂的榕樹後方有間通透明亮、淨白的概念門市，宛若敞開心扉傳遞著歡迎入內的信息，那一格格細長的層架輕巧地佇立於櫥窗前，透過序列的疏密排列構成薄紗般若隱若現的視覺，深深吸引著人們的目光，不免令人想要走進一探究竟。

While strolling through the alleys of Taipei's Eastern District, you suddenly come across a lush banyan tree, behind which stands a bright, transparent, and pristine concept store, seemingly welcoming you with open arms. The slender shelves, gracefully standing in front of the window, create a semi-transparent visual effect with their varied arrangement, which deeply attracts people's attention and sparks a curiosity to explore further.

有鑑於商業空間每三至五年會面臨到話題性的衰退，亦或人們對審美倦怠等情形，水相設計思考著如何使這間咖啡豆選品店融入日常生活，以順應各時期的消費型態。於是，在結合了業主的期待，以豆子品項的包裝盒視為空間主角，將每款風味的豆子以色彩作為識別，不鏽鋼製展架若有似無襯托置於上方的各式色塊，那彷彿漂浮在空間的立方顏色，使路過人們的視線聚焦櫥窗前的商品，回歸門市存在的服務本質。若仔細觀察，可以發現架上的色彩時時刻刻產生變化，隨著顧客喜好拿取產生不斷變動的彩色皮層，如三維數據分析牆體挑起人們的好奇慾望，開始期待下回再見畫面的色塊指標，透過人與商品持續互動的證據，有意識地回應環境變遷，無形呼應業主對永續的宏觀理念。

Given that commercial spaces face a decline in topicality every three to five years, and people may experience aesthetic fatigue, Waterfrom Design contemplated how to integrate this specialty coffee bean store into daily life, adapting to the consumption patterns of different periods. Therefore, combining the expectations of the owner, they made the packaging boxes of coffee beans the main focus of the space, with each flavor identified by its color. Stainless steel display racks subtly support the colorful blocks above, giving the impression of floating in mid-air, which focuses passersby’s attention on the products in the window, thus returning to the core service essence of the store. Upon closer inspection, one can observe that the colors on the shelves constantly change, transforming into a dynamic visual wall as customers pick and choose according to their preferences. This interaction between people and products consciously responds to environmental changes, subtly reflecting the owner's overarching concept of sustainability.

設計師對於開放空間有著不同定義，如何讓消費者及路過行人能共同參與、互動感受成為首要考量。因此，選豆門市不僅以顧客喜好隨機揭示的當下畫面，拉近與人的距離增加互動性，運用商品色塊的流動表情，形塑動態般的藝術裝置，捕捉大眾市場喜好、量化彩度的演變，在不言之中引導人們駐足於此、入內探訪。陽光隨著時間推移，讓光影生動地創造空間多元表情，瀰漫室內的咖啡香氣則來自一隅的烘豆機具。

Designers have varied interpretations of open spaces, and the primary consideration is how to engage both consumers and passersby in a shared experience within the environment. Thus, the store employs display windows to reduce the distance and enhance interaction with people, utilizing the dynamic expressions of product color blocks as art installations. These installations capture the preferences of the general market, quantifying the evolution of hues and subtly guiding people to stop and explore the store. As time passes, sunlight creates vibrant and diverse expressions within the space through dynamic light and shadow, and the aroma of coffee beans from a roasting machine in the corner fills the air.

整體空間以白色奠定基調，亦透過留白讓「人」的行為主導，入內便以奉咖啡的形式作為開端，寬敞的場域中央擺設偌大的中島吧檯，其不規則的幾何型體整合各式機能，回應著顧客的行為，從認識豆子獨特氣味乃至展現品豆專業的手沖技術，順應需求沉浸在空間反饋的感官，設計師精心設計的燈飾及吧台椅，成為空間裡既前衛又恰到好處的襯飾，妥善安排每個範圍給予的體驗，一步步引領人們對咖啡知識的深刻理解。細看吧檯基座的紋理，便是來自生豆麻布袋的改造痕跡，訴說著不同莊園的故事，藉此脈絡隱喻原生豆的養成背景進而意識到與環境的連結，同時展現柔軟和堅硬材質的結合，賦予吧檯更多的暢想溫度。

Using white as the base tone and incorporating negative space to let human behavior guide the overall space, the experience begins with an offering of coffee upon entering. At the center of the spacious area is a large island bar with an irregular geometric shape that integrates various functions, designed to respond to customer interactions. From experiencing the unique aroma of coffee beans to showcasing professional hand-brewing techniques, the design immerses customers in a continuous sensory feedback loop. The designer’s meticulously crafted lighting fixtures and bar stools act as fitting yet avant-garde embellishments, carefully arranged to offer distinct experiences in each area, guiding people step by step toward a profound understanding of coffee. Upon closer inspection, the texture of the bar’s base reveals traces of repurposed burlap sacks, telling stories of various plantations. This context metaphorically illustrates the cultivation and irrigation of raw beans, emphasizing the connection to the environment. The combination of soft and hard materials further adds a touch of warmth and imaginative quality to the bar.

水相設計在既有供應鏈的框架下，從周圍環境找到線索，重新思考實體店面與消費行為之間的關係，同時在永續方面找出相對柔和的可能性，透過現有商品的色彩陳列構築當下情境，預留規格化的鉸鏈，能隨顧客需求成長得到展延，彈性因應未來可能增加的產品數量。(beanroom) 來自一群擁有咖啡專業的職人共同打造，他們想將這份來自大自然的禮物，透過「初心」與人互動、和環境對話，讓品豆成為東區街道的日常風景，形成一幀幀霎那卻永恆的光景。

Within the framework of the existing supply chain, Waterfrom Design draws inspiration from the surrounding environment to rethink the relationship between physical stores and consumer behavior, while also exploring more sustainable and gentle possibilities. By utilizing the color display of existing products, they create a current context that allows for standardized hinges to extend and adapt to growing customer needs and potential increases in product variety and quantity in the future. BEAN ROOM is crafted by a group of coffee professionals who aim to share this gift from nature. Through genuine interaction with people and dialogue with the environment, they make coffee tasting an everyday scene on the streets of the Eastern District, creating moments that are both fleeting and eternal.

Design | Waterfrom Design  Facebook  @waterfrom_design

Photographer | Studio Milespace  Facebook  @studio_millspace