[EL 16.52 Cafe] 

A new coffee shop called EL 16.52 has opened near Songdo Beach in Busan, South Korea, offering beautiful views of the southern sea. EL is an abbreviation for elevation, and the name EL 16.52 refers to the elevation of the café’s ground floor, which is 16.52 meters above sea level. The café is located in the heart of Amnam Park, surrounded by dense forest and dramatic cliff formations. Amnam Park is a national natural park composed of sedimentary rock formed over one billion years ago, and it serves as an essential place for Busan citizens to enjoy its exceptional natural environment. The café building was designed to fully embrace the site’s topographical features and the diverse attractions of both sea and land. Experimental lines, organic forms, and eye-catching semi-circular arches are carefully balanced, adding a dynamic energy to the overall architectural design.