Mizumi Restaurant
The Mizūmi Restaurant concept is located in Shinjuku Gyoen National Gardens, Tokyo and was designed in keeping with the Japanese theme, around the ‘parasol’ motif in the writings of Jun’ichiro Tanizaki. This base was interpreted as a cone with which the restaurant is centred around, made from traditional thatch work. The rest of the restaurant takes basic elements based on the Black Teahouse by A1 Architects, with keeping a timber and natural feel. The main restaurant area is centred around a circular kitchen with tables that can be used outside on the lake facing decks. The three circular eating areas are surrounded by shoji, to create a dim glow that is a contrast to the shadows of the timber. Two smaller private dining areas are located within trees over a short bridge which act to bring the traditional eating described by Tanizaki, into the city. The word ‘Mizūmi’ is a literal translation from Japanese meaning ‘lake’ which reflects the aim of the design, to create a lakeside restaurant with traditional motifs to break up the fast pace of the city.
Site Plan 1:500
Process:
1. Black Teahouse.
2. Changing Roof Design.
3. Adapting Interior Cone.
4. Increasing Size/
5. Adding Exterior Eating
6. Walkways/ Interior
Duplication.
Areas.
Circular Kitchen.
Isometric
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Section 1:200