Kind Café sits on a busy corner site in what had been a rather grim area of Morningside. Lush greenery and hanging baskets add vibrant splashes of colour to a grey, semi-industrial neighbourhood and provide dappled shade under the greenhouse roof. The junction of inside and outside spaces is blurred and, wherever you sit, the café is an engaging and delightful space to inhabit.  There is a commendable commitment to sustainability, with community  composting and the conversion of the local disused bowling club to a produce garden. In sum, the café is a vibrant addition to a previously neglected  suburb.‍

Te Kahui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects