Cafe Aalto by Meal Do • 카페알토 바이 밀도

Cafe Aalto by Meal Do (카페알토 바이 밀도) is the first artist collaborative project by Meal Do (밀도), a popular bakery that is well-known for their cube breads and loaf. The name of the cafe itself is inspired by Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto, a world-renowned Finnish architect and designer whose works include architecture, furniture, textiles, glassware, as well as sculptures and paintings. The interior of the cafe is designed by Teoyang Studio and heavily inspired by Aalto’s works.

“We wanted to share Alvar Aalto's inspirations and preferences through out the cafe. Birch wood veneer louvered wall which resemble the birch forest and the gold mirrored ceiling which reflects the users like the lakes in Finland. Even the soft tone of the indirect lighting in the space came from the use of sunlight in Alvar Aalto's architecture.” —Teoyang Studio

“Teoyang Studio has installed thinly slatted birch screens that frame a deep-set cut-out ceiling to recall Aalto’s Savoy Vase, whilst diners perch stylishly on the iconic Stool 60 and Chair 66.” —Wallpaper.com

I actually really enjoyed my visit to this place. The interior of the spacious cafe is impressive, the atmosphere is relaxing, plenty of tables and chairs for you to do some work if you opted to do so, and this location feels very different than Meal Do’s other locations that are usually smaller. The cafe is actually located inside Amore Pacific Headquarters Building (아모레퍼시픽본사빌딩) so there are other stores that you can visit while you’re there.

 

Cafe Aalto by Meal Do • 카페알토 바이 밀도

Address: 서울 용산구 한강대로 100 지하 1층
Telephone: 0507-1479-5052
Hours: Weekdays 08:30-20:00 | Weekends 10:00-20:00

Instagram: @cafeaalto.bymealdo

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