Do you hear the birds chirping while the breeze swirls through the trees? A visit to Mira Place’s MUTA is as wonderful as enjoying a picnic in the park. Expect freshly prepared Japanese cuisine with a Western twist in a relaxed, social environment at ATUM Group’s Japanese restaurant.
To make a lucrative dining experience possible within the mall’s enclosed basement, the casual restaurant adopted an open, transparent entrance design in favour of solid walls or facades. Welcoming guests are ingenious appointments inspired by intriguing playgrounds and park benches for a rare slice of nature in the city where indoor and outdoor living seamlessly collide.
Beyond the generous entrance, an interactive social space divided into three designated zones awaits – a tatami area, a ‘house’ area and an open dining space; to ensure a cohesive story is being told, strategically scattered lush plants are introduced to bring together this sequence of spaces. Adjacent to the kitchen, the former long corridor is now a tranquil tatami zone furnished with torn wallcoverings that strikes a resemblance of Japanese house balconies, reflecting the spirit of escape and discovery.
Served as a separation from the retail bakery, the ‘house’ area features a relatively dark decorative scheme to bring aspects of nostalgia, fantasy and innocence. Moving onto the open dining space, its dynamic aesthetic includes an enchanting spectrum of wood chip terrazzo surfaces, concrete flooring with wood planks, and plant centerpieces. Built-in banquettes and island seating were installed for a warm and peaceful vibe.
Throughout the project, Unite Unit prioritized craftsmanship and kept in mind the initial objective of curating a warm retreat with sophistication and visual interest. The result is as inspiring as it can be. Are you ready to explore the beauty of the natural world in a whole new environment?
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Unite Unit Lead Interior Designers: Keikko Lee / Rosetta Lau
Photographer: Steven Ko
