London-based Paul Crofts Studio referenced the area's history of producing arsenal when designing the Cornerstone Cafe in part of a former munitions store.
"The warehouse building was part of a larger complex of munitions factories supplying all the armed forces during the First World War," Paul Crofts told Dezeen.
Created by tessellating wood and white solid surface tiles, the chevron patterns that cover one wall and the counter front are based on the V-shaped badges used on army and navy uniforms to indicate rank or length of service.
"The inspiration for the chevron pattern was derived from the insignia on military uniforms and the repetition of the pattern was inspired by archive photos showing the endless stacks of the munition shells," said Crofts.
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