AZABUDAI HILLS CAFE

 

AZABUDAI HILLS cAFE

Grayscale - 2022
Harney & Sons Tea | Tokyo

Conceptual Design, Competition

Located in the Azabudai district in Tokyo, Harney & Son’s Tea competes to join the rolling landscapes of Azabudai Hills new retail district. The development brings to life the concept of “a city-within-a-city” with its iconic multi use buildings and its sprawling urban landscape. Composted of multiple districts, the urban development creates a new destination for local community and culture to form.

Amidst the retail district's scenic vistas, Harney & Sons Café beckons, an oasis of refinement and hospitality. Indulge in a sophisticated and inviting tea-drinking experience, where an artisan tea bar awaits, artfully concocting blends to delight the senses. Explore the visual product displays that enchant the eyes, while inviting seating beckons the district's visitors to find solace within.

The café's interior acts as a reflection of the district's exterior sensory landscapes, where warm, luxurious earth-focused finishes embrace you in their opulence while the floating sculptural living ceiling guides and swaddles visitors on their journey through exquisite flavors and delightful aromas.


 

 

Azabudai Hills retail district

Nestled within the vibrant city center of Tokyo, Azabudai Hills unveils an oasis of retail indulgence. Discover a captivating ensemble of 150 shops and restaurants, immersing themselves in the excitement and opulence of a new era. From fashion and beauty to culture, art, and wellness, the retail facilities within the development present a kaleidoscope of offerings that ignite the senses of its visitors.

project Goals

The Harney & Sons café design seeks to build upon the districts Green & Wellness goals by creating a destination that welcomes and embraces the local community with sustainable environments and environments that promote coming together

  • Create a welcoming environment for experiencing a luxury tea experience

  • Use sustainable materials and building practices

  • Create an environment that supports the community and its needs.

  • Bring the green space into the building to add warmth and vitality to the environment

  • Create iconic minimal design gestures that draw in passer-byers

  • Intermix brand touch points within the cafe to allow for deeper brand and product engagement

  • Become a destination for the new neighbor providing unique food and beverage services