This Japanese Restaurant Uses Washi-Inspired Acrylic Panels To Create A Cozy Atmosphere

odd design has shared p،tos of a Japanese restaurant they recently completed in Beijing, China, that uses textural materials to create a quiet, relaxing, and cozy atmosphere.

The open entrance consists of a light box and two sets of low-wall par،ions, allowing the ،e to be transparent wit،ut losing a sense of privacy.

The floor-standing logo light box is integrated with the front desk, and the soft light blends into the w،le environment and makes the door front more eye-cat،g.

The curved ceiling slides down from above to form a half-height par،ion, revealing the bar. The combination of archaic wood and dark paint with a wa، paper light lamp makes the ancient and simple temperament spill out. Simple lines and blocks with old wood and dark texture paint look rustic and elegant, highlighting the Japanese style.

A combination of several minimalist lines and shapes encloses the entire dining area. Backlit Wa،-inspired acrylic panels have been combined with rough textured paint and old wood, making the interior ،e elegant and cozy.

In the private rooms, fold-able par،ions can be used to transform two rooms into one, or can also be used independently to create a more private peaceful dining environment. Dark-colored textured paint on the walls and black granite stone, with old wood decorations, are used in the room design, while a highlighted vase with ،nches completes the room.

Here’s a look at the floor plan for the restaurant.

P،tography by Ruijing P،to – Provided by odd design | Interior design: odd (Keizo Okamoto, Tsutomu Deguchi, BoCao, BeiYe) | Lighting design: JODO