Californian coffee brand Blue Bottle Coffee has a strong foothold in Japan, always positioning its design led stores for the caffeine hungry in less obvious locations. Blue Bottle Coffee has stepped away from its former standard aesthetic of white walls and light wood in its recent opening in the Jinnan area of Tokyo’s Shibuya district and has introduced the work of architect Keiji Ashizawa to their repertoire.
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Set over five floors in London’s Belgravia, Pantechnicon is an ambitious new retail and dining hub centred around Japanese and Nordic design. Visitors are able to experience Restaurants, Bars & Cafés, as well as a curated store filled with selected items that showcase both Japanese and Nordic craftmanship.
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