Architecture firm Unknown Surface Studio has shared photos of Curvy Dining, a modern sculptural cafe in Bangkok, Thailand, whose design draws inspiration from the shape of flowers that naturally grow on the site.
The delicate white dining cafe emerges within an industrial landscape, embodying the blooming concept, translating organic forms into spatial arrangements.
The design simplifies the essence of a flower’s radial symmetry into a geometric language—starting from a singular point, expanding outward, and evolving into a structured yet fluid architectural form.
This abstraction process refines natural curves into a rhythmic play of sunburst lines and radial formations, subtly echoing petals in motion.
Spaces are carved out to define movement, creating a slow reveal as visitors navigate the outdoor areas. These pathways intertwine with green pockets, fostering an auto-landscape effect where architecture and nature light coexist seamlessly.
Oversized stepping stones lead to the grand arched entrance with glass doors.
Inside, the structure of the cafe is on display with the vertical lines gathering at a central point where a skylight provides a glimpse of the sky.
Seating wraps around the walls, while a seating island is located in the middle of the space, below the skylight.
Here’s a closer look at structure of the building and the skylight.
At night, lighting highlights the architecture of the cafe.
Here are the architectural drawings for the cafe.
Photo credit: Rungkit Charoenwat | Architecture Firm: Unknown Surface Studio | Lead Architects: Cievanard Nattabowonphal, Piyanat Songkhorh, Nonglak Boonsaeng
