A private entrance leads visitors into an elegant yet relaxed setting, featuring a terrace that overlooks the central courtyard. Thoughtfully designed to harmonise with its surroundings, the terrace adopts the warm tones of bricks, a nod to the district’s historic past, providing a striking contrast to the white Neoclassical façade of the heritage building that houses the brand’s showroom. Shaded by sycamore trees and enveloped in greenery, the café offers a tranquil retreat from the city’s bustle.
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Poggenpohl Café
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Poggenpohl Café
Positioned at the most prominent corner of Hengshan 8—a landmark F&B-driven lifestyle project in Shanghai’s historic Xuhui District—Poggenpohl Café is designed to captivate the city’s most discerning, design-conscious audience. As a natural extension of the Poggenpohl showroom, the café serves as an inviting gateway for new customers while deepening connections with loyal patrons.
Retreat at the rear
Black coffee
Inside, the space embodies Poggenpohl’s signature craftsmanship and refined aesthetics. A fully equipped Poggenpohl kitchen and bespoke seating evoke the lively atmosphere of an Italian café. A predominantly grey palette, enriched with varied textures and materials, enhances its understated yet dynamic appeal.
More than just a café, Poggenpohl Café is an integral part of an immersive brand experience—where first-time visitors gain a lasting first impression of the brand’s world of design, and long-time clients find a sophisticated space to relax and reconnect with the brand they trust.
Facts & Figures
Client
Poggenpohl Manufacturing GmbH
Location
Shanghai
Status
Completed
(2023)
Photography
Zhu Di
Expertises
Food & Beverage
Copyright
Ippolito Fleitz Group
Team
- Alessandro Belometti
- Tiffany Chan
- Halil Dogan
- Peter Ippolito
- Leo Luo
- Frank Wang
- Patrick Wu
- Aaron Ye
Partner
- Adding Plume Lighting Design, Lighting Design
