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- Architects: Michael Hsu Office of Architecture
- Location: 2501 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Lead Architects: Michael Hsu, Jay Colombo, Chase Daniel, Abheek Sarkar
- Area: 5720.0 m2
- Project Year: 2018
- Photographs: Chase Daniel
- General Contractor: Franklin Alan
- Millworker/Fabricator: Drophouse Design
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Text description provided by the architects. Greater Goods is an adaptive reuse project, converting an existing automotive warehouse into a modern café, roastery, and training facility located in East Austin. We sought to preserve the existing steel structure and use the gabled profile of the trusses to vault the roof.
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Translucent polycarbonate panels along the north wall and skylight allow for natural light to fill the coffee shop. The design behind the space revolved around a central bar which allows patrons to experience any side of the café. By elevating and breaking up the bar into smaller volumes, it encourages interaction between the guests and baristas.
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Floor Plan
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A gabled seating niche in the back is framed with a steel window for visibility into the roaster. The rich material palette contrasted with the character of the original building create a truly unique experience.
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