EM COFFEE HOUSE

EM COFFEE HOUSE

A 900 sqft coffee house in San Jose, California, designed with Mediterranean Modernism. A neutral palette and the brand's blue create an approachable, recognisable space.

A 900 sqft coffee house in San Jose, California, designed with Mediterranean Modernism. A neutral palette and the brand's blue create an approachable, recognisable space.

Blue canopy and outdoor seating at EM Coffee House

Client

Client

EM Coffee House

EM Coffee House

Location

Location

San Jose, California, USA

San Jose, California, USA

Scope

Scope

Interior design

Interior design

Area

Area

900 sqft

900 sqft

Year

Year

2026

2026

Introduction

EM Coffee House in San Jose is KOW NIA's second project in California, part of a series of F&B space design projects for the Vietnamese community in the US.

Blue canopy and outdoor tables at EM Coffee House

Design Direction

Mediterranean Modernism.

From a wide frontage that lacked emphasis, the design creates a bright, welcoming space that harmonizes with the existing architecture.

Storefront and outdoor area at EM Coffee HouseInterior layout plan for EM Coffee House

Materials and Details

Handcrafted wall surfaces, reflective metals, and soft rounded edges blend a Mediterranean feel with a contemporary spirit.

Blue seating and wall graphics at EM Coffee House

Brand Colors

Ivory, beige, light wood, and earthy brown serve as the background. The brand's signature green appears in a controlled manner at the doors, canopies, ordering counters, and loose furniture.

Timber tables and seating inside EM Coffee House

Experience and Operation

The space is designed to be easily accessible, highly recognizable, and efficiently operated, ensuring long-term growth alongside the EM Coffee House brand.

Team

Lead Designer: Nguyen Tam Linh.

3D Visualization: Dang Nguyen Thien Nhi.

Technical Design: Nguyen Tuan Anh.

Images

Details

Counter-height seating and blue booth at EM Coffee House
Timber tables, seating and wall graphics at EM Coffee House
Window-side counter seating at EM Coffee House
Blue storefront and entrance of EM Coffee House in San Jose