KURA-GE Coffee Shop, First outpost of the house KURA-GE, this coffee shop occupies a former retail space in the Marais. Its architecture stages a dialogue between Japanese craftsmanship and a Parisian sense of tectonics.
© Gion Von Albertini
Solid French oak, smoked with ammonia and shaped in Brittany, structures the space, from the counter and benches to hand-fitted joinery.
© Gion Von Albertini
Butterfly joints and exposed wooden pegs articulate a language of construction made visible. The earth-toned concrete floor (pink, brown) anchors the interior with a mineral density.
© Gion Von Albertini
Lighting, designed by Inès Aznar with Japanese paper, was crafted in London. Nothing is superfluous; each element contributes to the space’s quiet gravity.
Project Info
Architects: Moyésoa, Remy Aznar
Country: France, Paris
Area: 60 m²
Year: 2025
Photographs: Gion Von Albertini
Design Team: Rémy Aznar, Moyésoa
Consultant: Hugo Schir
Lighting Design: Inès Aznar
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.