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Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin

Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki

Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin

CASE-REAL

ARCHITECTS
CASE-REAL

LEAD DESIGNERS
Koichi Futatsumata, Koichi Furumura

SOUND PLAN
WHITELIGHT

FURNITURE MANUFACTURER
E&Y

LIGHTING DESIGNER
Tatsuki Nakamura

LIGHTING DESIGNERS
BRANCH lighting design

MANUFACTURE OF COUNTERS
TANK

CONTRACTORS
Kyushukensetsu Co.,Ltd.

STOOL MANUFACTURING
Kazuto Yoshikawa

LOUNGE CHAIR MANUFACTURING
Tendo Mokko

SIGNAGE
BOOTLE

PLANTING
8 philic

PHOTOGRAPHS
Hiroshi Mizusaki

AREA
335 m²

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
Fukuoka, Japan

CATEGORY
Coffee Shop Interiors

Interior design plan for the Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin Cafe, which marks its first branch in the Kyushu region.

Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki
Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki

The planned location is a distinct one in the Tenjin area of Fukuoka city, situated within the precincts of the Kego Shrine.

While one side of the cafe faces a busy street with heavy traffic, the opposite side opens onto the approach to the shrine, surrounded by moderate greenery and a tranquil atmosphere contrasting with the busy environment of the city.

Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki
Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki

Given this contrasting setting, we naturally envisioned the cafe as a nexus connecting the opposing elements of "city" and "shrine."

In considering the spatial design for such a place of contrast, we prioritized creating a visual shift from the street to the shrine's approach.

Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki
Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki

Placing the kitchen at the center of the interior, we centralized functions such as the drink counter and storage around it.

This design establishes a symbolic stage reminiscent of Blue Bottle's identity at the heart of the space, visually connecting the two pathways around the cafe.

Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki
Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki

Additionally, there was a height difference of approximately 50cm between the shrine approach and the street, another notable feature of the site.

To address this, we gradually raised the height towards the shrine, creating a vibrant space on the street side with standing areas while planning for a gradually calming atmosphere on the shrine side with sofa spaces.

Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki
Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki

For the main materials, we opted for Extruded cement panels commonly used in exterior walls of urban architecture, consciously evoking an urban atmosphere.

By staining them in a light beige tone while retaining their texture, we aimed for harmony with the shrine's surroundings.

Combining this with walnut wood adds a gradient to the atmosphere within the cafe. Our hope is that this branch will serve as a gentle link between the "city" and the "shrine," providing a sanctuary for people from both aspects of life.

Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki


Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki
Blue Bottle Coffee Fukuoka Tenjin
© Hiroshi Mizusaki


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