Buno Coffee Queen

Toronto, ON

2024

Continuous horizontal planes and softly curved corners, create a natural flow that guides customers from the entrance to the rear of the shop.

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A modern minimalist kitchen with a white countertop, wooden cabinetry, a wooden tray with a bowl and a utensil, and glassware on the back counter.
A barista preparing coffee at a coffee machine in a cafe with shelves of glassware and books on the wall.
A black coffee cup with latte art on a saucer, placed on a small white round table, with three cushioned seats along a wooden bench.
A cup of coffee with latte art on a small wooden table in a cozy café or coffee shop.
Cozy cafe corner with a bench seat, a small wooden table, plants on a window sill, and a large window showing a moving train outside.
Illuminated sign with the word 'COFFEE' and a coffee cup icon attached to a dark wall.
A cozy coffee shop with a blue exterior at night, illuminated warmly from inside. The shop has large glass windows and a door with the number 1048. There is a street sign on the right that reads 'COFFEE' with a coffee cup icon. A nearby window displays the shop's logo, a stylized black bird.
A barista is preparing coffee behind a light wood counter in a cafe, with shelves of glasses and decorative items on the wall behind him, and a display case with cookies and croissants in the front.
Close-up of a shadow of a plant on a wooden wall next to a rounded stool or cushion on a wooden floor.
Decorative wooden piece with two white spherical objects mounted on a beige wall beside a bed, with potted plants on a wooden nightstand.
Minimalist kitchen with light wood cabinets, a white countertop, and a wooden tray holding a small bowl and a rolling pin.
A woman and a child sitting on a bench inside a modern cafe, with large windows showing a street view outside. The woman is holding the child, and there are potted plants and minimalist decor around them.

Project
Description

Buno Coffee’s second location on Queen Street West, designed by Architecture Riot, seamlessly blends thoughtful spatial design with warm, inviting aesthetics to create a dynamic, functional coffee shop. The layout emphasizes depth and movement, with continuous horizontal lines and gently curved corners that guide patrons through the space, culminating in access to a back patio set to open in the summer. Integrated seating throughout maximizes space, encouraging customers to relax and linger, enhancing both functionality and the overall experience.

The exterior of the cafe features thoughtfully designed signage and a striking blue facade, paying tribute to Buno’s original location and reinforcing the brand's identity.

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Project
Credits

Interior Design | Architecture Riot
Javier Huerta, Sally Kassar

Contractor | Fisco Renovation
Photography | Riley Snelling