月河咖啡
Moon River
2025, Taichung
讓舊建築的故事，繼續陪伴新的日常。
裝修坪數：20坪 · 案場地點：台中中區
月河（Moon River）位於文化部文化資產園區——舊台中酒廠內的 1916 文創工坊，是一間結合手沖咖啡、手作甜點與陶藝美學的咖啡空間。
Located within the 1916 Creative Workshop at the National Taiwan Cultural Heritage Park—formerly the Taichung Winery—Moon River is a café that brings together hand-brewed coffee, homemade desserts, and the quiet beauty of ceramic craftsmanship.
在開始設計之前，我們花了不少時間觀察這棟建築。酒廠留下的大量白色方磚牆面、結構柱體、外露管線，以及歲月累積的斑駁痕跡，本身就有很強烈的個性。我們一直覺得，這樣的空間不需要被過度修飾，比起重新覆蓋它，更重要的是找到一種方式，讓新的使用機能能自然地融入其中。
因此，空間整體採開放式規劃，希望保留原本建築寬敞通透的感受。從入口望進來，可以直接看見吧台、座位區與展示空間彼此串連，視線不會被過多隔間打斷，也讓來訪的人能感受到空間原有的尺度與結構魅力。
Before we began designing the space, we spent a great deal of time observing the building itself. The original white tiled walls, structural columns, exposed pipes, and traces of age already carried a strong character of their own. Rather than covering up these layers of history, we felt the design should work with them, allowing new functions to settle naturally into the existing environment.
For this reason, the café was planned as an open space with minimal partitions. From the moment you enter, the coffee bar, seating areas, and display spaces are visually connected, allowing the original scale and openness of the former winery to remain present. The intention was to create a place where people can move freely, experience the architecture, and feel connected to the activities unfolding around them.
作為空間核心的吧台，特別選用了與酒廠既有白色方磚相呼應的磁磚材料。尺寸、比例與色調都經過反覆挑選，希望新加入的元素不會顯得突兀，而是像原本就存在於這裡一樣，與周圍環境自然融合。圓弧收角的設計則讓整體多了一點柔和感，也讓吧台成為人們願意停留、交流的地方。
檯面與櫃體則使用染色夾板製作，保留木材本身的紋理與層次。比起過度精緻的飾面，我們更喜歡材料真實的質感，讓木頭、磁磚與混凝土地坪各自呈現最自然的樣子。這些材質會隨著時間慢慢留下使用痕跡，也讓空間擁有持續生長的可能。
At the heart of the café is the bar counter, finished with tiles carefully selected to echo the existing white square tiles found throughout the historic building. We wanted the new intervention to feel as though it belonged here from the beginning—not by replicating the old materials exactly, but by creating a subtle dialogue between old and new. Softly curved corners help balance the industrial character of the space, making the bar feel welcoming and approachable.
The countertop and cabinetry are crafted from stained plywood, allowing the natural grain and texture of the material to remain visible. Rather than pursuing a highly polished finish, we chose materials that age gracefully and reveal their character over time. The warmth of the wood complements the cool tones of the tiles and concrete, creating a calm and balanced atmosphere throughout the café.
因應給排水需求，吧台周邊設置了架高地坪。原本只是為了解決機能問題，但在規劃過程中，我們發現這個高度差也創造了另一種空間層次。因此將它結合商品與陶藝作品展示功能，讓架高平台除了服務機能之外，也成為空間中的展示舞台。人們在走動與停留之間，可以自然地接觸到器物與作品，感受到咖啡與陶藝之間的連結。
吊燈與家具的選擇也刻意保留了一點復古工業感。金屬椅架、老件風格燈具，以及簡潔的木質家具，和舊酒廠建築的氣質相互呼應。它們不刻意成為主角，而是安靜地融入空間背景，讓整體氛圍維持一種樸實而自在的狀態。
Part of the floor was raised to accommodate the plumbing required for the coffee bar. Instead of treating this as a purely functional solution, we integrated it into the spatial experience by turning the platform into a display area for ceramics and selected goods. The change in level adds depth to the space while creating opportunities for visitors to encounter handmade objects as they move through the café.
The lighting and furniture were also chosen with a subtle vintage industrial character in mind. Metal-framed chairs, classic pendant lights, and simple wooden furnishings complement the building’s history without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves. Together, they help create a space that feels relaxed, familiar, and timeless.
月河想呈現的，其實不是一間被設計得很滿的咖啡廳，而是一個能讓人舒服停留的地方。你可以坐在吧台看著咖啡師沖煮一杯手沖咖啡，也可以帶著一本書，在午後陽光灑落的角落慢慢待上一段時間；或是在挑選陶器、欣賞作品的過程裡，找到屬於自己的生活節奏。
對我們來說，設計並不是創造一個全新的世界，而是在原有的環境裡找到最適合的相處方式。月河保留了舊台中酒廠的歷史痕跡，也承載著咖啡、甜點與器物所帶來的日常風景。希望每一位走進這裡的人，都能像沿著河流散步一樣，放慢腳步，感受這座空間最自然的樣子。
Moon River was never intended to be a café filled with decorative gestures. Instead, it is a place designed for people to slow down and spend time comfortably. You might sit at the bar and watch a cup of hand-brewed coffee being prepared, settle into a quiet corner with a book, or discover a ceramic piece that speaks to you. Each experience is simple, but together they shape the atmosphere we hoped to create.
For us, design is not about creating an entirely new world. It is about finding a thoughtful way for new stories to coexist with existing ones. Moon River preserves the history of the former Taichung Winery while embracing the everyday rituals of coffee, desserts, and handcrafted objects. We hope that everyone who visits can slow their pace for a while and enjoy the space in its most natural form—much like watching a river flow quietly under the moonlight.
