CASE STUDY
Capella Taipei Unveils The Glasshouse: A Standalone Tri-level Bar Destination
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Along the verdant boulevards of Dunhua North Road, Taipei, The Glasshouse emerges as a sophisticated constellation of three unique bars under one roof, where mixology meets culture with exceptional artistry. Three distinct yet harmoniously connected venues- Tilt, Cooper, and Playback- weave a tapestry of cultural discovery through the language of spirits and music.
The Glasshouse represents an intentional departure from conventional hospitality design- a standalone concept positioned within 500 feet of the Capella Taipei hotel that bridges the gap between luxury accommodation and authentic local culture. This groundbreaking approach attracts both international travellers seeking local experiences and residents keen to discover new dimensions of their city’ s evolving social landscape.
Connecting tradition and innovation in an unforgettable journey of taste and discovery, Tilt’ s curated cocktails transform Taiwan’ s local ingredients into liquid love letters to the island’ s diverse terroir; Cooper elevates the art of aged spirits and time-tested classics; while Playback offers a multi-sensory experience which blends artisanal Japanese cocktails and dynamic music programming.
Rich dark walnut, brushed brass accents, and emerald-toned upholstery create an atmosphere of refined warmth that mirrors the island’ s natural beauty, while checkered marble floors and softly backlit shelving inspired by old-world apothecaries provide the perfect backdrop for liquid storytelling.
Here, kaoliang- Taiwan’ s traditional sorghum spirit- serves as muse, while each handpicked ingredient tells its own story of place. Aromatic roselle from Hualien’ s central mountains offers a floral, botanical snapshot of the landscape. The crisp, sun-kissed guava from Kaohsiung brings a sweet, refreshing flavour beloved by locals across Taiwan. Ponkan tangerines from Yunlin burst with vibrant citrus, bright kumquats from Yilan add a lively northern note, and rich cocoa beans from Pingtung’ s southern highlands evoke warmth and depth.
At the commanding green stone bar trimmed in brass, a tribute to 1920s cocktail culture’ s celebration of luxury and craftsmanship, skilled bartenders transform regional treasures into liquid narratives, each sip revealing new layers of terroir and tradition. Imaginatively-conceived mocktails ensure that every guest can partake in this celebration of place regardless of preference.
“ The Glasshouse represents our bold vision to redefine the hospitality landscape of Taiwan,” says Dennis Laubenstein, General Manager, Capella Taipei.“ Our ambition was to craft something unprecedented in Asia- a cultural bridge that positions Taiwan at the forefront of the region’ s social culture. The Glasshouse elevates Taiwan’ s extraordinary bartending artistry while celebrating the rich narratives that are woven throughout our island’ s identity.”
Tilt: A celebration of Taiwan’ s living landscape
Within Tilt’ s 75-seat Art Deco-inspired domain on the street level of The Glasshouse, Taiwan’ s remarkable geography finds eloquent expression through both thoughtful design and the island’ s most treasured ingredients.
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