Urth Caffé

Category Restaurant
Location Orange, CA
Size 2-Story | 12,500 SF
completion Adaptive Reuse & Renovation
Project overview

Located in the heart of the historic district, this adaptive reuse project transforms an existing unreinforced masonry (URM) building into a warm, European-inspired café for Urth Caffé. The structural design included a full seismic retrofit, incorporating exposed steel beams and robust brace frames along the back wall to ensure safety while maintaining the building’s character. Original materials and textures were preserved where possible, blending old-world charm with modern performance.

Conclusion

The result is an inviting space that celebrates both heritage and engineering. From the expressed structural elements to the thoughtful spatial layout, the building now stands as a vibrant gathering place—honoring its past while serving a new generation of coffee lovers in downtown Orange.

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