"The irregularity of the space is tamed by the equally irregular service counter and asymmetrical seating platform which together help to both connect and separate the various programmatic elements of this neighborhood coffee shop. Described as a human-scale space for social interaction, La Ventana Café and its distinct seating / socializing ‘stations’ make it the optimal space for community gatherings and social integration. It is a compelling and successful study of creating a range of seating environments within a very tight space."

— AIA Philadelphia Jury