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Heys Caf\u00e9 by BREND: A Flexible, Material-Driven Space in Osaka<\/h2>\n

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Located near the river in Nakanoshima, Osaka<\/a><\/strong>, Heys Caf\u00e9 is a newly constructed coffee shop<\/a><\/strong> designed by BREND. The project responds to the brand’s concept of ‘no barriers’ by creating a space where varying materials and functions coexist within a compact footprint of approximately 33 sqm<\/a> <\/strong>(10 tsubo).<\/p>\n

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To balance seating capacity with a sense of openness, BREND introduced a built-in volume that serves as outdoor bench seating. The caf\u00e9’s street-facing facade incorporates operable steel sashes, allowing for flexible enclosure and ventilation while encouraging interaction between interior and exterior spaces. The overall facade concept intentionally softens the boundary between indoors and outdoors, promoting fluid movement of air and light throughout the space.<\/p>\n

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all images courtesy of BREND<\/a><\/p>\n

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Material Continuity and Flexible Spatial Use define BREND’s design<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Considering materiality, BREND’s design team<\/a><\/strong> utilizes Mino ware tiles for both the bench and table finishes, a material characterized by uneven color variation, adding visual texture and continuity. The surrounding walls feature a plaster finish in a color range closely matched to the tiles, creating a cohesive material palette while highlighting subtle differences between surface treatments.<\/p>\n

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The caf\u00e9\u2019s furniture is designed with flexibility in mind. Stackable elements allow the interior layout to adapt easily for alternative uses outside of regular business hours, supporting a variety of spatial configurations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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designed by BREND, the caf\u00e9 reflects the brand’s concept of ‘no barriers’<\/p>\n

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outdoor bench seating is integrated into the building\u2019s volume<\/p>\n

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the design encourages fluid interaction between interior and exterior spaces<\/p>\n

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material selection emphasizes both texture and durability<\/p>\n

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the design maximizes usability while maintaining simplicity<\/p>\n

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different surface materials are unified through a shared color palette<\/p>\n

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Mino ware tiles cover both benches and tables for material continuity<\/p>\n

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a pastel color palette unifies the interior<\/p>\n

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stackable furniture allows the interior to be easily reconfigured<\/p>\n

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walls feature a plaster finish in a tone that complements the tiles<\/p>\n

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operable steel sashes along the street-facing facade allow for flexible ventilation<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong>\u00a0heys
\narchitect:<\/strong>\u00a0BREND<\/a><\/p>\n

lead designer:<\/strong> Joe Yoshimura | @joe.yoshimura<\/a><\/p>\n

location:<\/strong> Osaka, Japan<\/p>\n

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/i><\/p>\n

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