As Yale Hospitality awaited the construction of a new adjacent dining facility, LDL Studio was engaged to design a modular café that could be installed quickly and serve as a bridge solution. Housed in a repurposed classroom, the KBT Café features a custom-designed kiosk offering beverages, snacks, and lounge seating to support student and faculty activity throughout the day. A standout element of the project was the “kit of-parts” system—modular components engineered to fit through standard doorways and assemble on-site with minimal disruption. This plug-and-play model allowed the café to be fully installed over a single summer, maximizing efficiency without compromising function. Close coordination with Yale Hospitality and Yale Facilities ensured the design met both immediate operational needs and the university’s long-term planning goals. The final result is a thoughtful, adaptable space that exceeds expectations for a student venue.