# Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes Nana’s Green Tea by Kamitopen Design Embodies Tranquility By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-08-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanas-green-tea References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/nana-s-green-tea-by-kamitopen-design) & [kamitopen](http://kamitopen.com/) Nana’s Green Tea by Kamitopen Design is a [tea cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekiyuan) that epitomizes the concept of tranquility. The Japanese tea house chain blends the age-old tradition of drinking tea with contemporary design aesthetic. The beverage retailer is known for offering their visitors modern tea treats, priding themselves on their creamy tea and [powdered milk lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-treats). Located in the Ario shopping centre in Okayama Prefecture, this fluid interior features organic and flowing structural elements. From faded blue forms to grassy sculptural elements, this [curvilinear interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo) captures calmness and relaxation. Inspired by Okayama’s Korakuen Garden, designer Masahiro Yoshida and his Kamitopen Design team focused on curved details mimicking a mountainous landscape and vibrant colors painted to resemble a clear blue sky. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Curvilinear Interiors:** Minimalist, fluid and curved interiors offer unique design opportunities for businesses seeking to emulate tranquility and calmness. - **Modern Tea Treats:** Modern twists on traditional tea offerings, such as creamy tea and powdered milk lattes, are gaining popularity in the food and beverage industry. - **Organic and Flowing Structures:** Increasing interest in natural and flowing shapes and materials is driving design innovation in various industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels, cafes and restaurants seeking to attract consumers looking for calming and tranquil atmospheres and unique design can utilize curvilinear interiors and organic materials. - **Retail:** Retail spaces looking to offer unique design experiences can utilize curvilinear forms and natural materials, such as those seen in Nana's Green Tea cafe. - **Interior Design:** Designers can utilize organic shapes and curvilinear forms to create unique and calming spaces, drawing inspiration from nature and traditional Japanese design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mirrored-Detailed Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-coffee-roasters.md) - [Interaction-Based Japanese Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-3.md) - [Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-house-pavilion-1.md) - [Pared-Back Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shop1.md) - [Minimal Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shinsaibashi.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Cross-Influence Fusion Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challe-caf.md) - [Reimagined Tea Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-mesh.md) - [Tea-Honoring Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xi-2.md)