Makers Cafe
San Francisco, CA
Makers Café is an 8,000sf dining amenity to serve the campus.
The exoskeleton of 188 Hooper, which extends the language of the original SOM greyhound terminal, continues into the interior. Here the grid changes to wood and becomes both screening, dividing the space into discreet areas; ceiling, concealing mechanisms from above; and framework for display.
A wide range of seating options match the wide range of food choices. Counters, four tops, banquets, communal tables, lounging around a fire, and outdoor tables provide options to enjoy the expresso bar, deli, pizza, comfort and ethnic foods. It is a generous family room for the entire school.
The open kitchen allows students to experience how their food is made as a learning experience and cooking show. A convenience store provides to go items for in room dining.
The large glass storefronts on Hooper and Eighth activate the streetscape, making the CCA Café and Gallery a lively part of the urban realm.