A counter that brings quiet dignity and refinement to the space.
One minute's walk from Gion-Shijo Station. The location called for a crisp, dignified atmosphere and a sense of quality to match.
Work could only be done on the shop's regular closing days, so the plan had to be completed in limited time.
With so little time, we had to identify the part of the shop that most shapes its impression and focus our work there.
We focused on the counter area, which defines the shop's impression, and took an approach of refining the essence of the space.
The front wall is fitted with hand-adzed (naguri) oak panels, paired below with finely sliced stone. Understated yet strong in presence, the materials bring depth and a quiet tension to the space.
Soft indirect lighting reveals the shadows of the adzed surface. The result is a stage for slowly savoring the chef's nigiri and carefully selected sake.
We also handled the logo design, shop cards, and photo direction, bringing them to the same level of quality as the space.
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