SERVICES:	Architecture
	Planning
	Approvals & Permitting
	Construction & Procurement

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With a tight deadline only three weeks away where every minute meant missed opportunity, the challenge was clear: Pass codes with lightning speed and deliver a beautifully finished product in order for business to operate in a timely manner.

To meet the city’s strict building requirements, the changes at this space would be more than a simple cosmetic fix. The team quickly identified an existing violation of NYC plumbing codes—a grease trap located in the wrong area, with improper venting—and developed a cost-effective and design-friendly solution.

Three weeks later, the corroding space had been transformed into a beautiful café environment. Stunning custom millwork counters, tables, stools, niches and a bar fill Seven Point Espresso and generate acclaim amongst all who enter.

An overbearing and dark shelving unit was removed and replaced with a three-quarter height white accent wall baring the Seven Point Espresso logo providing a cozy atmosphere for regulars and first-timers alike.

A striking metal-wrapped main counter features zinc against wood slats and a stainless steel counter top, providing the perfect backdrop for brand-new, high-grade appliances assisting in the brewing of amazing Australian coffee.

Visitors to the shop should remember to look up – the preserved, etched ceiling gives the space a special touch and features industrial style light fixtures. Further adding to the juxtaposition between old and new, the large mirror behind the coffee bar and the tiled floors were preserved from the days when this space was originally a barbershop.

Once a dull space hiding a rich history beneath its darkness, this fresh café now welcomes all who enter with its bright Brooklyn vibe and Australian flair.