(NUS x KIT Studio) - Architecture Picture Book

塩 . 枯 山 水 . 懐

Salt | Kaiseki Ang Jia Cong Model Picture Book

SALT AND KAISEKI ZEN GARDEN RESTAURANT

National University of Singapore, School of Design & Environment, Kyoto Studio Special thanks to Professor Richard Ho and Kyoto Technological University for the learning opportunity.

I am also grateful for Zheng Hang and Chong Chen who continue to challenge and inspire me in ways of understanding and appreciating a foreign tradition.

This picture-book features 1:50 design detail models of the three combined establishments, focusing on the Salt and Kaiseki Restaurant.

More details of the project are available in a separate portfolio. You may reach me at angjiacong@gmail.com.

Preliminary

A celebration of restaurant establishments along Aneyakoji - dori and Gokomachi - dori

The Pond

An integral part of creating a unified experience amongst the integrated establishments

Dessert Pavilion

A key point of focus across the shared pond that leads into the kaiseki establishment from its neighbours

Gallery

The interface between the neighbour Izakaya and Salt Gallery are blurred as the Roji Garden extends into each establishments’ land-use and shared functions

Entrance

Aneyakoji - dori opens up to the store front of the establishment, revealing the inner garden networks

Inner and Outer

The sequential movement through the space is emphasized with the adornment of different pavilions and garden sequences throughout the establishment

Roji Garden

Providing for the tea ceremony avenue allows for specific and private celebrations to take place within the intimate garden

Bamboo Screens

Extensive usage of bamboo screens achieve a “filtered� effect as inspired from salt making tradition

Kaiseki Restaurant

Traditional shoji screens with engawa overlooking an interior Zen Garden