Café Melba is a Rustic Eatery Shaded by Ancient Angsana Trees in Singapore

If you're love a well-designed retreat that serves up wholesome food in a verdant setting, then <a href="http://www.goodmanartscentre.sg/foodandbeverage/cafemelba">Café Melba in Singapore</a> might just catch your eye. Designphase dba designed the simple rectangular box, which has tall windows that open to a quiet patio shaded by ancient Angsana trees and abundant <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/natural-ventilation/">natural light and ventilation</a>.

This charming eatery is located at the Goodman Arts Center in Singapore

Exposed trusses and oiled timber floors give the interior a rustic, industrial aesthetic

Natural light pours into the interior

Earth toned fabric interior furnishings further emphasize a natural feel to the restaurant, which is located on a verdant site

Outside the restaurant is shaded by giant Angsana trees

Timber louvers on the 4 meter high glass windows mitigate solar gain