A small café nestled in a lush forest setting. The building is modern with a dark exterior, surrounded by tall trees and greenery. Outdoor seating is visible under the shade of the trees, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.

Tàrmachan Café

Tàrmachan Café

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

2017 — 2020

Client Tarmachan

Buildings · Retail & Hospitality

The counterpart to Quarry Studios, the adjoining Tarmachan Café sells local produce and coffee roasted in Scotland.

Modern interior with a wooden bench and table set near a large window. A sleek, minimalist fireplace is built into a concrete accent wall. Vases with fresh flowers adorn the table and a side table by the window. Natural light enhances the serene space.

Modern cafe interior with natural light, featuring wooden communal tables and chairs. A vase with flowers decorates the table. A menu board displays drink options. Large glass doors overlook greenery outside. Minimalist lighting fixtures hang from the ceiling.

Snow-covered trees and a building corner with icicles hang from the roof. The sun highlights the "CAFE" sign on the building. A snowy landscape forms the serene background.

A modern house with a partially open glass door, revealing a cozy interior with a lit fireplace, a bench, and a vase with branches. The exterior features dark siding and a concrete chimney.

A modern house with a zigzag roof covered in snow sits among leafless trees in a winter landscape, with soft sunlight filtering through the branches.

Stacked firewood against a dark wooden wall, with shadows from nearby trees casting across the surface. A moss-covered tree trunk is visible in the foreground.

060 A1485

A barista stands behind an espresso machine, partially obscured by a large cloud of steam rising in the air, with cups and coffee equipment visible on the counter.

A close-up of a glass door with partially visible black text and red triangular decals. Warm indoor lighting and blurred reflections are seen through the glass.

A modern cafe interior with wooden tables, chairs, hanging lights, and plants. A large menu board on the back wall lists various drinks and prices. The scene is viewed from outside through a glass window.

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A modern café interior with wooden tables, benches, hanging lights, potted plants, and a counter on the left. Large windows reveal a minimalist, bright, and inviting atmosphere.

A modern black wooden cabin with large windows sits surrounded by bare trees and snow-covered ground during winter. Smoke rises from the chimney, and outdoor furniture is partially visible on the patio.

Partners

Steelwork

Craig Monteith

Joinery

Jacek and Waldi Zapała

M&E

Sugplumb

Coverage

Tarmachan Cafe - Some Good Ideas ↗ Ace caff with Moxon Architects' very nice studio attached ↗

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