PROJECT OVERVIEW:

DESIGNED AT: Studio Butch

CLIENT: Stumptown Coffee Roasters

TYPE: Retail Café

LOCATION: Portland OR

ROLE:

• Space Design + Concepts

• 3D Design + Renderings

• Floor Plans + Elevations

• Custom FF+E design

Here in Portland, Stumptown is beloved for their dedication to delicious coffee, sustainability, and unique Pacific Northwest charm. Stumptown reached out to us to spearhead the design of a brand new cafe in the heart of Downtown Portland, as a “love letter” to the city that we all adore and a show of commitment to the place where it all started.

No two Stumptown cafes are alike, each one has its own unique design voice based on the context and location in which it resides. We approached Stumptown’s newest location with a “Japandi” design mindset, merging the warming Scandinavian design practices of hygge with Japanese simplicity and clever use of compact space. The bright warmth of the natural oak wood tones works in tandem with the deep greens that appear on the ceiling and bar-tiles to reduce the clutter of the exposed ductwork and bring the focal point back to the center of the store.

The details in the space tell a story. While hidden illustrations can be found throughout the space for small moments of curiosity and wonder, the centerpiece remains the Portland Kintsugi Map. The piece was made using the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi, in which broken porcelain objects are mended with gold or other precious metals. The piece represents new beginnings, and the resilience of Portland as a bastion of art and culture.

The cafe courtyard is directly adjacent to the iconic Capax Infiniti mural, preserved by the surrounding development as a piece of history. The piece is viewable from the courtyard and south windows of the cafe.