Japanese design
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about japanese design
Project • By Vie Studio • Restaurants
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 & Concept • Restaurants
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