--- title: "QBF Coffee: Japandi Interior Design by Renesa Architects Delhi" description: "Experience the serene Japandi interior design at QBF Coffee, crafted by Renesa. We specialize in minimalist architecture and sensory-driven spatial experiences in New Delhi." canonical: https://mytribe.in/renesa.architects/experiential-spatial-branding/qbf-coffee-a-study-in-japandi-warmth last_updated: 2025-09-25 --- # QBF Coffee: A Study in Japandi Warmth Tribe Verified · Award-winning design studio in New Delhi. By [Renesa](https://mytribe.in/renesa.architects) · Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi · ₹750 Per Sq Ft (estimate) Part of [Experiential & Spatial Branding](https://mytribe.in/renesa.architects/experiential-spatial-branding). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/renesa.architects/experiential-spatial-branding/gallery) A serene exploration of Japandi design where travertine, warm wood, and rhythmic light converge to create a tranquil, sensory-driven coffee sanctuary in New Delhi. ## Photos and videos - ![A sun-drenched corner of the cafe, where the light streams in, creating a perfect spot for a morning coffee. The design is clean and simple, allowing the quality of the light and materials to speak for themselves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c12b5486-dca9-42ce-b89a-5e430b1812b5) - ![The main seating area and bar, defined by a consistent language of wood paneling and minimalist furniture. The space is designed to be a calm, uncluttered retreat from the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23c3b024-7382-453c-9a26-27b8a34a2014) - ![The clean, symmetrical lines of the banquette seating. The neutral upholstery and warm wood create a soothing and harmonious palette, characteristic of the Japandi aesthetic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3413e65-6cb1-484a-b8b8-200116275241) - ![A detail of the coffee bar, where a single stool invites a moment of interaction with the barista. The material palette is restrained and tactile.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23bfc143-6a4a-43b0-a689-c32301bbd448) - ![A view showing the interplay of different zones, with a wooden screen providing a sense of separation without closing off the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2a9df08-bac9-4f02-b392-a37e1ea0d343) - ![Another view of the sunlit seating area, showing how the space transforms with the changing light of day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e1bcff9-3918-490f-aa9f-d07be966a5cd) - ![A frontal view of the banquette seating, emphasizing the clean lines and minimalist aesthetic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93990209-732b-4fd9-97e8-47a6c7374c31) - ![A duplicate of 148.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1c757ab-80cb-4d69-9c1a-8a8393289cfd) - ![A slightly different angle of the seating, showing the simple, elegant chairs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2f45ece-ab7f-4445-89ad-ccfaa31d16ce) - ![A wider view of the banquette seating area.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f656727-00d2-4bb2-a05f-43a0e0d650cf) - ![A detail of the shelving and storage, where function and form are seamlessly integrated.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fdcf18a8-2aa4-407c-b6c9-836cf809b78c) - ![A wooden partition with fluted glass, providing privacy while allowing light to filter through.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/091608d1-0d68-45c3-a26e-365a423e9d3e) - ![The bar area, with its clean lines and integrated shelving.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ce16d00-4f1d-4081-86ed-42beb6000e35) - ![A view from the bar towards the seating area.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe752f61-8dee-4e54-94c6-14b630c72e27) - ![A close-up of the bar stool and counter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/012c746e-dd10-4110-9364-3cc667145c47) - ![A view of the seating area, showing the custom wooden partition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cbb47297-2393-4ae2-8bf6-5c427152b6ae) - ![A general view of the cafe's interior, showing the cohesive design language.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa26be0e-778b-4aa5-8dd0-2b23b5af9f28) - ![A detail of the bar and art-lined wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d276ed8-4c4f-4a5e-9557-79cfe879d21b) - ![A view from the back of the cafe, looking towards the entrance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/931d5026-f8a2-4c54-9373-2187b760dccb) - ![A view of the bar and seating, showing the clean, linear design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6a8159c-e4cc-4964-8612-740a3a8d4217) ## About QBF Coffee: A Study in Japandi Warmth The spatial configuration relies on a precise calibration of light and material density, where fluted glass partitions and custom joinery modulate the flow of movement. By integrating acoustic-softening upholstery with the raw, earthen tactility of travertine tiles, we composed a sanctuary that silences the urban clamor, allowing the ritual of coffee to become the primary focus. Our approach to the QBF project was not merely to assemble a cafe, but to orchestrate a 'spatial symphony' rooted in the Japandi philosophy. This design language necessitates a rigorous restraint, blending the functional utility of Scandinavian interiors with the meditative minimalism of Japanese aesthetics. We utilized a deliberate, monochromatic palette of warm woods and beige tones to create an environment where the architecture recedes, elevating the human experience within it. ### Materiality and Light Every surface in this space was selected for its capacity to interact with natural light. The travertine tiles serve as the bedrock of the palette, providing a grounding texture that contrasts with the rhythmic application of fluted glass. These elements allow light to filter through the space, creating shifting patterns of shadow that define the passing of the day. This is particularly evident in how we engineered the lighting—designed not to illuminate, but to reveal the texture of the materials. ### Sensory Zoning We approached the floor plan as a series of distinct volumes. The transition from the high-energy coffee bar to the quiet, banquette-seated perimeter is achieved through subtle shifts in scale and material warmth. The custom joinery functions as a mediator, providing the necessary privacy for introspection without severing the connection to the larger room. This project stands as a testament to our belief that a space is not defined by its walls, but by the memory and emotional resonance it leaves with those who occupy it. It is an exercise in intentionality, where every line is drawn to serve the narrative of the brand. ## About Renesa We are RENESA, a Delhi-based architecture and design studio obsessed with the dialogue between space and memory. We don't just design interiors; we choreograph environments that linger in the mind long after you walk out. 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