TACUBO SHIROKANEDAI by MASTERD co.,Ltd (Japan)
In the quiet streets of Shirokanedai, Tacubo’s new flagship space redefines the dialogue between food, place, and memory. Designed by MASTERD Co., Ltd., under the direction of Futoshi Masuda, the restaurant moves away from conventional luxury and instead embraces a primal, earthbound narrative. Every surface, wall, floor, ceiling, and counter is wrapped in earthen materials, transforming the dining room into a contemporary cave. At its heart, a wood-fired oven and a glass-walled cellar holding more than 1,300 bottles of wine act as a modern hearth, evoking the timeless gesture of gathering around fire.
Wanmo Teppanyaki by WUXING YOUXING SPACE DESIGN (China)
Wanmo's design is driven by the theme of "Interstellar Exploration," seamlessly blending culinary and social experiences with a futuristic narrative. The space features unique design elements such as continuous acrylic ring matrices, soft lighting, and standalone island counters, evoking the feeling of a vast mothership and distant galaxies. The use of red sandstone, metal, and lighting installations creates an immersive, otherworldly environment.
BLUE NOTE PLACE by A.N.D., NOMURA Co., Ltd (Japan)
A plan for renovating a restaurant that features live music. After a thorough structural assessment, a spacious central atrium was created. The stage was positioned facing the main street, resulting in a three-dimensional space configuration that allows a 360-degree view from all corners. Opening the windows seamlessly blurs the interior and exterior, creating a new breezy ambianceconnecting the city and the restaurant through music.
VERT by Takasu Gaku Design and Associates (Japan)
VERT - A Japanese tea and dessert course restaurant in Kagurazaka. Just two years after its grand opening in 2022, VERT changed location and reopened in November of last year as the next step in its growth. The concept of the tasting menu created by Owner-pâtissier Tanaka is Chasoryusui, which is a phrase coined by Tanaka to mean the enjoyment of tea with the freedom of flowing water in a place where people and culture come together. Anchored by this sentiment, the design emerged from thoughts of tea, food, Japanese culture, and the beauty of the four seasons.
Japanese Restaurant KAGAYA KITTE Osaka branch by RENS., NOMURA Co.,Ltd (Japan)
A plan for renovating a restaurant that features live music. After a thorough structural assessment, a spacious central atrium was created. The stage was positioned facing the main street, resulting in a three-dimensional space configuration that allows a 360-degree view from all corners. Opening the windows seamlessly blurs the interior and exterior, creating a new breezy ambianceconnecting the city and the restaurant through music.
Orque d'or Salon Aoyama by NOMURA Co.,Ltd (Japan)
The design vision of Orque D'or (Gold Orca), a private club for high-net-worth individuals, to life under Tokai Tokyo Securities' guiding principle: "As a provider of financial services, we contribute to our customers' asset formation and capital growth, thereby supporting the Japanese economy." Located in Aoyama, this third venue offers both financial and non-financial services, fostering cross-industry collaboration. The club’s "comfortable discomfort" concept inspires curiosity and connection in an elegant setting with a salon, restaurant, and reception room, encouraging interactions that drive Japanese business and social growth.