Runzi Zhu
Grid Coffee, SanYuanLi Food Market Store
Firm LocationBeijing, China
CompanyB.L.U.E. Architecture Studio
Lead ArchitectShuhei Aoyama
ClientGrid Coffee
Located at the northern entrance of Beijing’s SanYuanLi Food Market, this 25m² café uses a dual-track design to balance uniqueness and everyday sensibility. A sculptural concrete façade, hand-hammered copper door, and playful retail window create a distinctive street presence, while interior elements echo the market’s rhythms through window-type displays, suspended price tags, and handcrafted materials. The space revitalizes community life by extending the vibrant spirit of the market into a new urban node.