Comeback Coffee

358 N Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103 United States

Building Area (sf): 2,390

Completion: March 2019

Architect of Record:

UrbanARCH Associates, P.C.

Brian Bullard, AIA
Ryan Morris, AIA

• Owner/Client:
• General Contractor: Reggie Crawford
• Electrical:
• Engineering:
  HNA Engineering
• Other:
  Fisher Associates - Food Service Design
• Photography:
  Chad Melon - 1, 4, 6, 7, 12
  CLR Photography - 8, 9, 10, 11
  

Comeback Coffee is downtown Memphis’ destination spot for conversation and coffee.

The art of craft brewed coffee inspired this careful renovation and addition to a historic brick structure in the Pinch District in Downtown Memphis. Material choices and color palette were chosen in an effort to create a warm, welcoming environment and to inspire customers to relax and stay awhile. A simple canopy constructed of framing lumber creates a lattice-like ceiling element floating above the shou sugi ban wood-clad service counter. Soft lighting and exposed existing brick and eroding plaster work remind of the historic nature of the building and neighborhood. Additions include the reclamation of an adjacent alley space for outdoor seating and courtyard as well as the addition of kitchen and rest rooms to the main level program.