
The Harlan Holden Cafe is located in front of one of the most popolar mall in Manila, Rockwell in the Philippines, designed by Danish designer GamFratesi. It is an area in the development with pedestrian traffic between skyscrapers offices and the mall. this small outdoor green space comes to life thanks to the creation of the cafe as an area on the street level.
A modern greenhouse enhanced by lush vegetation, where every detail meticulously contributes to the overall aesthetics of the Café, conceived to be in perfect harmony with the identity of the namesake local clothing brand, renowned for its minimalist creations characterized by a flawless quality.
The Harlan Holden Cafe Surrounded by double-height glass windows, the space is lined with fig trees in cane planters and mint green curtains that match the upholstered seating.A combination of materials such as stone and terrazzo were selected for the bar, while two marbles in contrasting black and white were used to create a decorative carpet effect around the sofa areas. Tabletops alternate between wood and stone.
In keeping with the modern glasshouse theme, the Copenhagen designers selected cane furniture, such as the bentwood Morris chair and the Targa sofa, which the duo designed for Gebruder Thonet Vienna in 2015.
- Interiors: GamFratesi Studio
- Photos: Patrick Diokno
- Words: Qianqian