A commercial venture to create a new brand of Coffee Shop model which focused on providing a relaxing and authentic atmosphere and sense of place combining the casual coffee drinker and the fast business meeting location with an emphasis on quality comfort and natural materials. The Contemporary Room is open plan, divided into different seating zones of casual lounge, library, meeting and leather banquet seating. Additionally, a large oiled hardwood shopfront window reveal with café chairs, dark green marble table and counter tops, limestone floor with concealed lighting create a uniquely different experience that resonates with distinctly European Coffee house models. Final Award Shortlist Institute of Designers of Ireland John Feely: senior architect design and project management with de blacam and meagher architects 1997- 2007.
