ninkipen! plants jabuticaba tree inside organic café in osaka

ninkipen! plants jabuticaba tree inside organic café in osaka
all images © hiroki kawata

aiming to foster a harmonious balance between inside and outside, this cafe in osaka is designed by local japanese studio ninkipen!. complementing the organic ingredients offered at the eatery, the space uses greenery to highlight its menu. at the entrance, a jabuticaba tree has been planted and serves as a main focus in the interiors.

the ito-biyori café is illuminated by the large entrance looking out towards the landscaped outdoors

the intimate café uses the large glazed entrance as its source of natural light – illuminating the simple, but refined material palette. a combination of wood, brick and concrete is used on various surfaces and with the introduction of greenery, this has culminated a welcoming atmosphere.

a jabuticaba tree has been planted at the entrance

furthermore, a sense of geometry is achieved with the straight lines, angles, careful organization of tables. this is interrupted by a large circular mirror that hangs on the concrete wall. the materials and theme is consistent in the outside of the café; the continuation of concrete,stone paved paths and plants creates a clear progression of inside and out.

simple and clean, the interiors aim to reflect the café’s organic menu

the café is located in osaka, japan

the detail of the simple bulb pendant lamps used inside