Oita Soho Modern Japanese Restaurant by Mika Kanayama |
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| DESIGN NAME: Oita Soho PRIMARY FUNCTION: Modern Japanese Restaurant INSPIRATION: The work was inspired by the Tanizaki essay 'In Praise of Shadows' which discusses the use, meaning and aesthetics of darkness and shadows in Japanese art, design and architecture. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: It was designed to create a sophisticated, relaxing space with Japanese influences, and carrying some of the identity established in Oita's first restaurant, informal and verdant with plants throughout the space. The space required more than the conventional approaches of minimalistic modern Japanese design to deliver a distinct, remarkable experience that is a synthesis of aesthetic and cultural elements. The space required more than the conventional approaches of minimalistic modern Japanese design, to deliver a distinct, remarkable experience that is a synthesis of aesthetic and cultural elements.Backlit paper parasols are placed overlapping in a flowing pattern that follows the stairs creating a feature wall to surprise and delight leading visitors to the upper level. The warm light of the parasols is accentuated in the dark. Lighting is careful and muted throughout relying on position and shades. Two mirrors placed parallel in opposite directions reflect the lights infinitely in their depths, adding to the glow and mystery of the space. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Backlit paper parasols are placed overlapping in a flowing pattern that follows the stairs creating a feature wall to surprise and delight leading visitors to the upper level. The warm light of the parasols is accentuated in the dark. Lighting is careful and muted throughout relying on position and shades. Two mirrors placed parallel in opposite directions reflect the lights infinitely in their depths, adding to the glow and mystery of the space. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was completed in January 2023 in London. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Grade II Listed Building Material: Fire retardant timber & veneered oak MDF throughout. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The area of project is Ground Floor - 67sqm First Floor - 69sqm TAGS: Japanese restaurant design, muzo, Oita, interior design, restaurant design, Japanese design, chinatown RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The space is abundant with plants and botanical imagery bringing a sense of exotic night garden or conservatory. Artworks by Imao Keinen featuring birds in seasonal settings with plants and flowers feature throughout, furthering the theme, Keinen’s masterful use of colours is utilised to play with the décor palette introducing flashes of bright colour that are echoed elsewhere, harmonising with the greenery and midnight shades to effect a unique, spectral contrast. The effect has almost the feeling of Japanese lacquerware artwork made real where living forms are presented luminously against the deep dark of lacquer surfaces. CHALLENGE: As it was a Grade II listed building, the history of the premises was researched in depth prior to work. Great consideration was given at design stage and fit-out work was carried out carefully. Any finishes that needed repairing was matched to the original finish. ADDED DATE: 2023-04-28 16:17:39 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer Sara Hibbert Image #2: Photographer Sara Hibbert Image #3: Photographer Sara Hibbert Image #4: Photographer Sara Hibbert Image #5: Photographer Sara Hibbert PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to Muzo, 2023 |
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NAME: Muzo PROFILE: Muzo is a London based award winning interior design studio specialising in F&B and hospitality, design space for restaurants, bars, cafes and cinemas. Founded by Mika Kanayama in 2018, we work closely with clients from initial concept design through to completion. Regardless of the scale, we treat each project as equally important, each has its own unique story and character, deserving fresh ideas, perspectives and attention. |
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Oita Soho Modern Japanese Restaurant by Mika Kanayama is Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2023 - 2024.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Mika Kanayama. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Mika Kanayama. |
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