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Japanese design

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about japanese design

Project • By Vie StudioRestaurants

Dopa Donburi and Dessert - Chatswood Chase

DOPA Chatswood transforms a compact hospitality footprint into an immersive dining destination, capturing the energy, movement and visual richness of contemporary Japanese urban culture within one of Sydney’s busiest retail precincts. Andrew Worssam Andrew Worssam Andrew Worssam Located within Chatswood Chase, the project was conceived as an evolution of the DOPA brand, creating a memorable customer experience that extends beyond food and into the realm of place-making. The client sought a venue that could communicate the playful spirit of the brand while supporting the operational requirements of a high-volume dining environment. Positioned within a competitive retail setting, the challenge was to establish a strong v... More

Project • By Craft & ConceptRestaurants

Huit Sushi

Nowadays, stability is no longer the dominant market factor; architecture and interior spaces are increasingly required to embrace flexibility. Huit Sushi is a contemporary Japanese restaurant located in Montreux, Switzerland. The interior is structured around two intersecting walls — one in polished metal, the other in illuminated acrylic — which divide the space into four main zones: the open kitchen, dining area, cocktail bar, and waiting lounge. This cross-shaped composition allows for intuitive circulation while subtly separating functions. Patrick Graf Patrick Graf Patrick Graf Patrick Graf The design embraces a restrained yet precise interpretation of Japanese spatial logic, where atmosphere is creat... More