![]() The cafe area at the front of the space carries the concept of being outdoors on a deck, and uses a combination of outdoor patio furniture, and floor materials that appear to resemble crushed gravel or pavement. The curve of the service bar helps to guide the flow of customers, allowing them to follow along as their favorite drink or dessert is concocted. The curves of the cafe seating create playful moments for socialization. The overall space is carved out of a series of soft curves, from the custom serpentine benches at the front of the space to the counter and arches in the back service area, subtly referencing the rounded shape of boba clusters and influenced by the experience of a lazy river. A small area for retail products is placed along the wall at the bottom of the ramp and near the cashier. The entry landing is reminiscent of an outdoor patio, and is made of wood-look vinyl plank flooring complete with lush tropical faux plants that carry through the entire space and engulf customers in the feeling of being outside.įrom here, customers can choose to use the self-service kiosks that are integrated into planters, or they can meander down the ramp to order at the bar. Upon entering the space, the main dining area is sunken about 1-foot below the sidewalk level, providing customers an impressive bird’s eye view of the whole space upon arrival. Surfaces are covered in blush color laminate, which echoes the Lazy Sundaes brand color and further immerses the cafe in a rosy hue, forming a datum around the entire space from the entry, to the planters, to the service wall. ![]() “We wanted to design a slow and calming atmosphere for people to settle in and enjoy their time spent in the cafe.” The wall at the back of the space depicts the sunset, which is a Calico wallpaper that transitions from lavender to warm pink, and sets the tone for the entire customer experience. "The design concept explores the idea of a ‘Lazy Sunset’-that feeling you get when you find the perfect sunny spot on a Brooklyn fire escape or golden hour in a park with friends on a sleepy summer afternoon,” says ALA founder and principal Alda Ly. This is the fourth location for the popular cafe, but the first in which they teamed with an architect/designer – to transform the space to make it more customer friendly by increasing seating and providing an ample space to watch their favorite desserts being made, while also increasing the efficiency and comfort of the employees. and Puzzledly was born.Brooklyn, NY-Alda Ly Architecture (ALA) has designed the new Brooklyn flagship location of Lazy Sundaes, a beverage cafe serving Korean bingsoo sundaes (shaved ice) and bubble tea. These four puzzle enthusiasts had an idea …. The puzzles were perfect! They were stunning, creative and fun! They were challenging, yet achievable creations that fed their competitive nature and stimulated their minds. Texts were sent, calls were made, and photos of their progress were sent. 3 puzzlers set to work in North Carolina while the fourth eagerly awaited for hers to be shipped to New Jersey. When their first shipment arrived they could not wait to break their first set of 5 puzzles open. ![]() Over the span of 6 months, they searched high and low for the perfect images, eye-catching shades, and stylish designs for their jigsaw puzzles. They pictured other families sharing a similar bonding experience when building together, complete with colorful stories and belly laughs. They imagined reaching for the untapped puzzle potential that was just not available in the market at that time. They each envisioned vibrant, artful puzzles of the highest quality. The idea evolved while on a family vacation, where of course a puzzle was in tow, and the initial framework of what was soon to become - Puzzledly was developed. These women, who also happen to be related, not only love to puzzle, but they love a challenge - especially competing against each other. After discovering what was a shared frustration in their inability to find a puzzle they could not wait to tackle, these four women started tossing around the idea of creating their own puzzles. In 2019, four puzzle enthusiasts had an idea.
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