Category: Built Environment Descriptions
Interior Environment Digital Record 5
This area is the shorter leg of the L-shaped cafe and is located right across the alcohol bar. Thus area is more compact spacialy but somehow manages to feel more open. This is probably due to the fake ceiling design above and the fact that this spot also has access to the Java Monkey’s outdoor […]
Interior Environment Digital Record 4
Along side to its coffee and pastry bar, the Java Monkey also caters to its 21 and up clientele. The bar its self also has a unique design, with a soft cushion material used to wrap around underneath the counter. Just another area for the customers of the Java Monkey to socialize at.
Interior Environment Digital Record 3
Figure 3: Small but sturdy, these type of chairs and tables are scattered throughout the café. In combination with a few couches and coffee tables, these tables offer seating options to couples, singles, and groups. Each table however has a unique design or paint to it. This one in particular showcases a young women dance […]
Interior Environment Digital Record 2
Figure 2: Along on of the sides of the café is a wall decorated with mirrors. A quirky design choice but one fitting of the overall funky yet cozy tone of the Java Monkey. A raised counter is set along this wall too, along with a good number of outlets and enough space to fit […]
Interior Environment Digital Record 1
Figure 1: The front counter is located not too far from the entrance. On display are some of the Java Monkey’s finest pastries along with a range of beverages. Next to the fridge displays is a wooden stand which contains a set of local and reginal newspapers and magazines. What stands out to most customers […]
Interior Environment Description: Java Monkey
It’s around noon when I arrive in downtown Decatur. The Java Monkey is smaller than I expected, but then again, I’ve never really ever been to a coffee shop so it’s not like I had a lot to go off from to begin with. As I walk in the first thing I notice is how […]
Exterior Environment: Digital Record #5
Figure 4: This bus station is also part of the MARTA’s transportation services. In order to commute to their local MARTA train station, Edgewood and Candler park residents utilize either the MARTA buses or the park their cars for free in the surrounding parking lot for free.
Exterior Environment: Digital Record #4
Figure 5: Since the Edgewood/Candler station services so many people, it makes sense that its entrance tunnels are so wide. To avoid injuries and disruption to foot traffic, signs are posted on either side prohibiting skateboards and bikes but both elevators and escalators/stairs are available on either side for access to as many people as […]