03. Soup’in in Peace - Fusion Soup Kitchen

Sophomore Year | Eight Weeks | San Francisco, California

A study in inequality and resources

Soup’in in Peace is focused on the pillars and cultural influences of Japantown, located in San Francisco. Japantown dates back to 1906, when the Great Earthquake and Fire devastated Japanese enclaves in Chinatown and forced those to the West Coast. During WWII, the entire community was relocated to internment camps and not released until 1945.

Religion is a strong aspect in Japanese culture and both religions commonly celebrated in Japan emphasize the concept of space. This design will encompass peace through movement, growth, and transition through the direct line of sight and gradual changes in disclosure to reflect a feeling of fluidity and calm.

Inspiration Photos/Color Scheme

The color scheme is drawn from common materials and influences of Japanese culture. I wanted to use colors that reflected fluidity and calm. Colors stemming from greens and blues are common in Japanese culture, and I wanted to use more muted color scheme to invoke a sense of peace for the users of the space.