Beautiful design is one thing, but whether that design is feasible and adheres to the blueprints is another story that demands expertise during the construction phase. The Bông Biêng cafe construction project is a typical example of adjusting materials for practical suitability and the perfect blend of speed, quality, and aesthetics in the field of professional cafe interior construction. Let’s take a look at how we handled this project in the article below!
1. Site Current Status
Upon taking on the Bông Biêng cafe construction project, the KenDesign team was faced with a challenging site. Located on a central street, the premises were formerly an unused old fashion store, with notable characteristics:
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Regarding Facilities: All old equipment and furniture could not be repurposed for the new cafe model. This meant a complete demolition and rebuild from scratch, putting significant pressure on time and cost.
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Regarding Geography: The site is located on a busy street with high traffic density, and surrounding neighbors needed careful consideration. Crucially, the transport of raw materials had to strictly comply with local time restrictions, creating considerable difficulty for the construction schedule.
These spatial and temporal constraints demanded that the construction unit have practical experience and the ability to handle situations flexibly.
2. Investor's Aspirations
As a rising cafe brand, the Bông Biêng investor had very specific directions for their cafe construction project:
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Regarding Brand Identity: The top requirement was to create a space that truly reflects the spirit and core values of the Bông Biêng brand. Every small corner, every decorative detail had to bear the brand’s distinctive identity, creating uniformity and consistency from the exterior to the interior of the cafe.
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Regarding Time: One of the most stringent requirements was the construction timeline. The investor wished to complete the entire project within 25 days to be ready for the peak season opening. This number might sound impossible to many construction units, but it was a commitment KenDesign was determined to fulfill.
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Regarding Budget: With an investment of 1 billion VND, the investor expected a high-quality finished project, fully meeting the technical and aesthetic standards of a modern cafe.
This clarity in direction helped the Bông Biêng cafe construction process proceed more smoothly, despite the challenges ahead.
3. Outstanding Challenges
The Bông Biêng cafe construction project was evaluated as one of the most challenging projects KenDesign had undertaken, with a series of overlapping difficulties:
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Pressure on Schedule: Only 25 days to complete everything from demolition, construction, to finishing and handover was a massive challenge. This required setting up multiple parallel construction plans, optimizing every step of the work while maintaining quality and controlling costs.
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Design Complexity: The initial design blueprint had many intricate, fanciful details that were not entirely practical for construction. Particularly the complex curved mirrored ceiling system, which had to both ensure aesthetics and strictly comply with safety standards. Handling the mirrored ceiling demanded high technical skills and meticulous time.
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Investor's Experience: This was the investor's first time rolling out a chain-scale cafe construction project, lacking extensive experience in management and construction coordination. This required the construction unit to play a crucial advisory role, assisting the investor in making sound decisions at every stage.
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Seasonal Factor: The construction schedule coincided with the April 30th - May 1st holidays, making it harder to find labor and secure resources. The crew had to work continuous overtime, even throughout the holidays, to meet the deadline.
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Specific Decorative Details: Many decorative focal points were highly artistic, requiring meticulous manual construction. Every detail needed to be carefully crafted to ensure formal perfection.
4. Bông Biêng Cafe Construction Solution
With a background of 12 years of practical experience in cafe and restaurant construction, KenDesign utilized all its expertise to propose optimal solutions for the Bông Biêng cafe construction project:
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Smart Material Consultation: Instead of using real mirrors for the entire ceiling system as initially designed, KenDesign proposed using an alternative material. This solution not only ensured higher safety but also reduced the weight load on the ceiling structure, while still creating an aesthetic effect similar to real mirror. Costs were also optimized without diminishing the overall beauty.
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Parallel Implementation Plan: Instead of constructing each item sequentially, KenDesign planned to execute multiple stages simultaneously. While the rough construction team completed the hard structure, the finishing team began fabricating decorative details at the workshop. This method helped shorten the time by nearly half compared to the usual process.
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Strict Schedule Management: Supervisors were present at the site from early morning to late evening to monitor and immediately resolve any issues, ensuring not a single day was delayed.
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Design Adjustment Consultation: With many details in the blueprint not suitable for practical construction, KenDesign proactively suggested reasonable adjustments. These changes ensured both construction feasibility and preserved the investor's original design idea and spirit.
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Comprehensive Support for the Investor: Recognizing that this was the investor's first project in rolling out a cafe chain, KenDesign took on an additional advisory role in various aspects such as equipment selection, operational staff arrangement, and even post-completion space maintenance methods.
All these solutions were directed towards a single goal: completing the Bông Biêng cafe construction project on time with quality exceeding the investor's expectations.
5. Post-Construction Project Overview with Exceeding Results
After 25 days of non-stop work, the Bông Biêng cafe construction project was officially completed and handed over right on the committed schedule. The result is a modern, unique cafe space with many highlights:
Notable Strengths
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High Accuracy: The finished project matched the original 3D blueprint by 98%. Every detail from the architectural lines, colors, to the placement of each piece of furniture was executed exactly as designed, creating a harmonious and consistent space.
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On-Time Handover: KenDesign delivered on the 25-day commitment. The Bông Biêng investor was able to open at the desired time, not missing the peak business season.
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Strong Visual Impact: The cafe space creates appeal from the very first glance. The unique curved ceiling system combined with clever LED lighting creates depth and sophistication.
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Investor Satisfaction: Most importantly, the Bông Biêng investor expressed absolute satisfaction with the construction result. The space not only met but exceeded initial expectations, ready to serve customers in the best condition.
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Brand Identity Synchronization: From the facade to the interior, from the signboard to small details like cups and menus, everything bears the strong Bông Biêng mark, creating a professional and impressive brand identity system.
Drawbacks and Noteworthy Points
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Space Maintenance: With the predominant white color tone providing a pristine and modern look, the cafe space requires frequent cleaning and maintenance. Light colors tend to degrade and show dirt more easily than darker tones, requiring the investor to have a periodic and thorough maintenance plan.
The Bong Bieng Cafe Construction Project at Đoi Can is a typical demonstration that, in the cafe interior construction industry, practical experience and problem-solving ability are indispensable factors. With a tight deadline of only 25 days, and numerous technical and logistical challenges, the project was completed excellently thanks to the perfect combination of expertise, experience, and an unceasing work ethic.
If you are nurturing the plan to open your own cafe and are looking for a reputable construction unit with practical experience and a commitment to quality, KenDesign is ready to accompany you.
Contact us now via Fanpage: KenDesign to:
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The Bông Biêng cafe construction project is one of many successful projects that KenDesign has completed. We are committed to delivering unique, high-quality cafe spaces at reasonable costs and guaranteed timelines.
