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Exploring Coffee and Architecture With These Ten Mesmerizing Cafes

2023-10-01T00:01:00-04:00

October 1st marks International Coffee Day, and to celebrate, we explore exceptional projects that exemplify the distinctive attributes and meticulous design considerations behind a diverse array of cafes across the globe.

Celebrate Coffee and Architecture With These Stand-out Brewing Spaces

2022-10-01T09:00:00-04:00

October 1st is International Coffee Day, and to celebrate, we’re taking a look at some superlative projects that showcase the unique qualities and considerations involved in the design of different cafés across the world.

A Look at Brutalist Guatemala

2018-12-12T12:32:00-05:00

With the launch of Archinect's Brutal coffee, we hit our second destination in this two part feature. Heading over three thousand miles North-West of Brazil, we explore Guatemala and its Brutalist movement.

Guatemala and its relationship with these monolithic structures are tied with the culture and artistic identity of the area. Pulling from its Mayan roots, these prominent structures scattered throughout the region use the Brutalist movement to accompany the historical architecture already present in the city. The artistic presence within the country is a blend of rich folklore and the interlacing of various architectural movements. Highly influential architects such as Roberto Aycinena, José Montes Córdova, Raúl Minondo, and Efraín Recinos, among others, have created a legacy influencing Guatemalan architecture to this day.

A Look at Brutalist Brazil

2018-12-08T15:06:00-05:00

With the launch of Archinect's Brutal coffee we've decided to take a look at the Brutalist architecture of the two regions our beans have originated. A two part feature, today we explore the history of Brazil's Brutalist movement and how the iconic style has influenced the country. Stay tuned for the next part, looking at Brutalism in Guatemala.

Other than focusing on the pure materiality of these structures, Brutalism within Brazil can be interpreted as a beautiful expression of monumentality and its complementary nature to Brazil's lush landscapes. Once dissected into further detail, iconic designers like Italian-Brazilian architect, Lina Bo Bardi used the cultural makeup of the city, married with the honest materiality of Brutalism, to highlight the social and cultural potential of architecture in Brazil.