█ bento asian kitchen
dania beach, fl : [2020]
Origami is the art of folding objects out of paper to create three-dimensional subjects. In its essence it is an exercise of developing 3 dimensional form out of a 2 dimensional plane. This traditional that is often associated with Japanese culture became the inspiration behind the design of this restaurant space. Ceiling panels suspended below a larger sloping plane of white define the volumetric form of the dining room while maintaining their tectonic identity. Benched seating along the length of space maximizes dining capacity and serves to visually define the edge of the room. The exaggerated height and angle of the seat-back corresponds with the sloped panels above creating a dialogue between the two planar elements. A striated bamboo plywood material was selected for the millwork components of the space. We wanted to employ a sustainable material that would be relevant to the Japanese architectural vocabulary but that would also be a reflection of technological advances. Rhythm and repetition give way to visual pattern. We relied heavily on these devices to establish a overarching sense of hierarchy and order.
photo credit | Chad Baumer Photography