Horie Design and Cafes

The glass facade of Mondial Kaffee Three Twenty-Eight Gut Wolf reveals a copper-toned interior that feels more like a quiet workshop than a standard coffee shop. It sits tucked into the Nishi district, built specifically to showcase the…

The Art House in Osaka stands out for its jagged, weathered exterior, covered in layers of salvaged materials and colorful, mismatched tiles. It functions as a studio and residential space for local artists, growing organically over…

The Flavor Design occupies a narrow, three-story concrete structure with a recessed entrance that feels tucked away from the surrounding bustle of Nishi. This space serves as the main laboratory and headquarters for a fragrance house that…

The Tasogare Coffee Stand occupies a space carved directly into the concrete facade of a nondescript Osaka office building. It features a narrow, open-air service counter that forces customers to interact with the street rather than hiding…

Tezukayama Gallery sits behind a wall of glass and concrete that breaks the rhythm of the surrounding neighborhood with a sharp, industrial austerity. The building functions as a dedicated contemporary art space, but it started as a…

The Kindal store in Nishi, Osaka, occupies a narrow, multi-story building marked by an oversized, block-lettered sign featuring the company name in white against a dark background. This shop functions as a high-end clearinghouse for luxury…

The Horiehonten building features a distinct, curved facade that cuts against the sharp corners of the surrounding city blocks. Built in the nineteen thirties, it served as a textile wholesaler during Osaka's rapid industrial expansion.…