TORI TORI RESTAURANT BY ROJKIND ARQUITECTOS AND ESRAWE STUDIO

Considered one of the best Japanese restaurants in Mexico City and due to its remarkable success, Tori-Tori has now moved to a bigger location in the same area of Polanco, Mexico City.

Although the client’s requirements were oriented towards a Japanese interpretation, it was not literal, he wanted the place to have its own personal expression, contemporary and cosmopolitan, by enhancing its existing spatial conditions through different experiences, the new range of open spaces, its terraces, its sake bar and its own exclusive temple oriented at highly demanding sushi lovers.

‘At rojkind arquitectos we are very rigorous about experimenting with digital design as well as getting things built. That’s why we have specially focused on how to translate complex geometries into very simple and understandable drawings that benefit from local manufacturing, as is the case of working in Mexico City.’ Michel Rojkind, rojkind arquitectos

The façade, which seems to emerge from the ground climbing up through the building, as if mimicking the natural ivy surrounding the retaining walls, is made up of two self-supporting layers of steel plates cut with a CNC machine and handcrafted to exact specifications.

‘We seek in the project a chance for the users to link with the different ambiances and choose their favorites. Each space’s materials, setup and characteristics towards the furniture generate a wide spectrum of options and sensations for its assiduous clients.’ I.D. Héctor Esrawe, ESRAWE Studio

The interior receives and follows the exterior with subtle contrasts. Each room has its own nature and shows a clear relationship with its function. The furniture was inspired and made for Tori Tori and developed with a direct orientation through each space.

The furniture has been specifically developed for a comfortable dining experience. a complete collection of tables and chairs

were created to enhance each interior area connecting the atmosphere and function.

 

Location: Polanco, Mexico City

Architectural Project: Rojkind Arquitectos + Esrawe Studio

Project Team (Rojkind Arquitectos): Tere Levy, Agustín Pereyra, Raúl Araiza, Carlos Alberto Ríos, Isaac Smeke J., Enrique F. de la Barrera, Daniela Bustamante, Daniel Hernández

Project Team (ESRAWE Studio): Ricardo Casas, Basia Pineda, Ian Castillo, Karianne Rygh, Alejandra Castelao, Jorge Bracho, Alejandro Zárate, Marcela Muñoz, Edgar Sánchez, Rodrigo L. Franco

Area: 629 sqm

Year: 2011

Photographer: Paúl Rivera

HONEYCOMB RESTAURANT BY SAKO ARCHITECTS

Honeycomb si trova si trova nel distretto Nanshan di Shenzhen in  Cina all’interno del “Poly Cultural Center”, un edificio commerciale che comprende un cinema, negozi, una pista da pattinaggio ed altre attività.

Il nome del ristorante da subito l’idea di trovarsi in un favo di un alveare con uno spazio definito da grandi superfici bianche, ondulate e forate, che mantengono visivamente unificato lo spazio e delimitano i diversi ambienti.

 

 

L’idea di fondo è quella di adattarsi alla clientela sia in situazioni di gruppi che per una cena tête-à-tête con diverse combinazioni di spazi e tavoli, risultando così uno spazio accogliete, elegante e non ordinario.

Il ristorante è un volume doppio, di 9 metri di altezza, con 6 strutture principali ondulate e forate che delimitano il piano superiore accessibile da una scala a chiocciola, anch’essa con il parapetto realizzato con lo stesso motivo.

La scala ha una struttura autoportante, ancorata al piano ed a terra, con al  centro una scultura luminosa composta da 25.000 sfere acriliche che pendono dal soffitto.

Le sei strutture ondulate caratterizzano la grande sala al piano inferiore con i loro volumi tridimensionali che determinano un gioco di luci ed ombre e di pieni e vuoti  con un’estetica elegante e piacevole.

Un effetto che ben si integra con lo spazio attraverso un efficace cromatismo dove i piani orizzontali neri, del pavimento e del soffitto, sono in contrasto con i volumi bianchi delle superfici forate.

Una combinazione molto semplice ma che crea uno sfondo moderno e semplice, ideale per mostrare il concept creativo dell'architetto attento a ricreare uno spazio molto adatto se esposto alla luce solare.

Una nota di colore è data dagli arredi, usata in modo alternato nei vari spazi, con sedute nere e tavoli rossi nella grande sala e tavoli neri e sedute rosse nelle sale riservate.

Tutti gli elementi del ristorante, come logo, biglietto da visita, menu, tovagliamenti e le uniforme del personale, sono appositamente progettati per una immagine raffinata e coordinata.

 

Location: Shenzhen, China

Architects: SAKO Architects  

Project team: Keiichiro Sako, Takeshi Ishizaka , Keigo Miyaichi

Lighting Design: Masahide Kakudate Lighting Architect & Associates,Inc.

Structure: Plusone

Area: 1,300 sqm

Project Year: 2008

Photographs: Courtesy of SAKO Architects

STUDIO EAST DINING BY CARMODY GROARKE

  

Just two thousand people will have the opportunity to be at the new hot place in London during its short life of three weeks.

Perched on the roof of a construction site overlooking the 2012 Olympic Park, Studio East Dining is London’s most exclusive rooftop dining experience.

The 800 square-metre temporary restaurant gives diners stunning views of London landmarks, from Crystal Palace and Canary Wharf to the Gherkin and the City.

More than 47 metres high, it has a commanding presence on London’s skyline and also provides the first views over London’s Olympic Stadium and Zaha Hadid’s 2012 Aquatics Centre.

The brainchild of trendy London restaurateurs Bistrotheque, the 100 per cent recyclable, Studio East pavilion will be dismantled in a fortnight.

Taking the concept of pop-up stores to a whole new level, Carmody Groarke architects designed a pavilion on the top of the Westfield Stratford City development, inside the Olympic Park 2012 construction site, that hosts Studio East Dining and Bistrotheque restaurants.

The 70-ton structure designed by London architectures Carmody Groarke is built from 2,000 scaffolding boards, 3,500 scaffolding poles and reclaimed timber from the construction site, covered in recyclable plastic sheeting.

The restaurant’s design playfully and cleverly intensifies the spectacular setting with a series of dramatically framed views.

The cladding material which encases the roof is a semi-translucent membrane, using industrial grade heat-retractable PVC which is 100% recyclable.  As with the other materials, the PVC will be recycled without any waste when the “pop-up” restaurant closes.

By night, the whole structure glows, throwing out shadows and silhouettes of the action inside. A compelling jewel on London’s sunset skyline!

Tempted? ...Unfortunately, bookings are already closed.

Project: Studio East Dining
Architects: Carmody Groarke, UK
Location: London, UK
Technical info: PVC