Blurring the line between konbini and café

In a narrow Cremorne street better known for tech offices and converted warehouses, Suupaa announces itself with quiet confidence. Part fast-casual Japanese restaurant, part konbini-inspired convenience store, the hybrid venue by IF Architecture draws on the cultural familiarity of Japan’s ubiquitous convenience stores while reworking the typology for a contemporary Melbourne context.In Japan, the konbini is more than a place to grab a snack. It is a finely tuned system of efficiency, orga