Modern cafe interior with a curved red table, rattan chairs, a large window with outdoor seating, a potted plant in the center, and abstract wall art in blue, orange, and white. Neon lights hang from the ceiling.
Modern colorful interior with a staircase, tables, and chairs, featuring red, yellow, blue, and orange accents, with decorative lighting and wall patterns.

Dirasa

Type: Commercial Design

Location : Meruya, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia

Year : 2024

“Bold and nostalgic.”

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Dirasa reinterprets the familiar atmosphere of a kopitiam through a contemporary, graphic lens. Housed in a linear townhouse volume, the design responds to its rigid proportions with fluid, noodle-inspired forms that introduce softness and movement throughout the space.

The brand’s red and blue identity is integrated directly into the architecture, appearing in tiled walls, custom furniture, and graphic elements, creating a bold yet cohesive visual language. Curved communal tables become the social core of the café, designed to accommodate both dining and casual coworking, reflecting the evolving habits of urban café culture.

Balancing retro references with clean detailing, Dirasa feels nostalgic without being literal—a playful, everyday space where colour, form, and function come together to elevate the simple ritual of eating noodles.

Storefront with a red sign that reads "Dira" and a subtitle "Noodles & Coffee"; entrance features a red door, a window with red framing, and a green accordion door on each side; modern exterior with small white tiles and red mosaic tiles at the bottom.
Interior of a modern, colorful cafe or lounge with small tables and chairs, featuring a staircase and decorative elements like glowing orbs and vibrant wall accents.
Colorful modern cafe interior with red tiled wall, white and blue furniture, and round mirrors hanging on a blue frame.
Interior of a modern cafe with colorful tables and chairs, wooden and tiled wall decor, a small metal shelf with a plant and water bottle, and illuminated wall art and lighting fixtures.
Colorful modern cafe interior with a bright red curved counter, wooden chairs, a white mug, and an open magazine. A wall features large blue, red, and orange circles with white text, and a green plant is in the foreground.
Interior of a modern, colorful restaurant with red and blue accents, tables with red tops and yellow trim, a staircase with blue railing, decorative mirrors on the wall, and a sliding door leading outside.