Swahili CoastCafé.
( Case study — Hospitality, Mombasa, 2024 )
The Brief
Built for salt air.
A café two blocks from the ocean needed materials that would weather beautifully, not degrade.
The Concept
Coral stone, rattan and lime wash — a palette borrowed from Lamu's old town, arranged for cross-breeze and deep shade.
The Result
A café that stays cool without fighting the climate, and ages with the grace of the coast.
The Materials
- Coral Stone
- Rattan
- Lime Wash
- Teak