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Japanese cafe impresses with its homogeneous and super minimalist decor

Designed by ARCHIEE, the project focuses on a clear design, fusing traditional Japanese sensibilities, Chinese landscapes and Parisian café culture.

By Redação

Submitted at Jan 10, 2022, 1:00 PM

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Japanese cafe impresses with its homogeneous and super minimalist decor
coffee shop china minimalist architecture construction decoration colors

(Kobe/CASACOR)

Architecture firm ARCHIEE has designed a café in the courtyard of a new shopping mall in Chengdu, China, offering a design that stands out for its simplicity and fluidity .
coffee shop china minimalist architecture construction decoration colors

(Kobe/CASACOR)

The approach follows the pattern of the globalized coffee culture of the Japanese brand “ % Arabica ”, known for its discreetly designed stores spread across around 17 different countries.
coffee shop china minimalist architecture construction decoration colors

(Kobe/CASACOR)

coffee shop china minimalist architecture construction decoration colors

(Kobe/CASACOR)

The café appears as a minimalist white structure, while its glass facade was designed to be as invisible as possible.
coffee shop china minimalist architecture construction decoration colors

(Kobe/CASACOR)

The challenge was to create a space that would enrich the consumer experience at every stage and encourage them to enjoy their coffee in the city's surroundings and urban landscapes.
coffee shop china minimalist architecture construction decoration colors

(Kobe/CASACOR)

In order to reflect the Japanese minimalist philosophy of “% Arabica”, seamless materials were carefully selected.