The Geoye Station Starbucks project, located in Geoyeo-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, was completed in 2022 after starting in 2020.
This mixed-use building combines office spaces with a prominent café presence on the lower floors, anchored by Starbucks as the main tenant.
The architecture stands out with its refined gray façade contrasted by expansive glass openings, allowing natural light to fill the interiors and offering vibrant street visibility.
The building’s vertical design optimizes a compact urban lot while harmonizing with the surrounding commercial streetscape, contributing a modern and sophisticated landmark to the area.
The exterior of this building employs a refined and modern material palette that emphasizes simplicity and durability.
The primary cladding is composed of dark-toned stone tiles, arranged vertically to elongate the building’s proportions and convey a sense of elegance.
The stone finish offers both a tactile texture and a subtle variation in tone, creating visual depth while maintaining a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
Large expanses of clear glass are integrated strategically, balancing transparency and privacy while maximizing natural light penetration.
Metal framing elements and precise joint detailing further enhance the crisp, contemporary appearance, resulting in a façade that is both sophisticated and timeless.
The building’s exterior is finished with high-quality stone panels in a deep gray tone, giving it a sophisticated and modern appearance.
The stone cladding is arranged in a vertical pattern, emphasizing the height of the structure and creating a sleek, monolithic impression.
This solid stone façade is complemented by large expanses of reflective glass, providing a contrast between opaque and transparent surfaces while enhancing natural light penetration.
The combination of robust stone and sleek glass not only delivers durability and weather resistance but also conveys a premium, urban aesthetic suited to its commercial context.
Interior Design
This interior design presents a modern café atmosphere that blends warmth with sophistication.
The overall use of wood finishes and neutral tones creates a comfortable and inviting ambiance.
A large feature art wall adds uniqueness to the space by incorporating local and cultural elements.
The ceiling lighting combines recessed downlights with accent lights to provide a soft and balanced illumination.
Seating arrangements are thoughtfully planned, offering a harmonious mix of individual tables, bench seating, and a large communal table to suit various customer needs.
The entrance and ground floor maximize natural light through expansive glass façades.
Details such as the staircase handrails and partitions combine wood and metal materials, achieving a modern yet warm touch.
