Located in Taipei City, Taiwan, China, La Vie Friande is a new multi-functional space predominantly used for baking classes which also functions as a teahouse. Designed by local studio 2BOOKS design, masters of understated elegance and contemporary minimalism, the space marries an unpretentious, industrial feel with the refined simplicity of a French bistro. Clean lines, textured surfaces and a muted colour palette constitute a restrained yet dynamic environment for teachers and students to interact while the choice of materials and finishes imbue the space with solidity and lightness that echo the rich layers of the desserts and pastries being prepared.