Posted on 9/21/2017
kengo kuma has designed the interiors of a new japanese restaurant opened in the west-coast city of portland, oregon. ‘shizuku by chef naoko’ will be the home for the latest japanese culinary destination that combines handmade asian dishes, all set within a backdrop of the comfortable interior by the renowned japanese architect.
located in oakland’s downtown district, the restaurant space has been subtly divided from above. kengo kuma has hung a series of ‘sudare’ screens; forming a delicate and slightly transparent canopy suspended above from thin bamboo sticks. instead of placing the screens on the floor, the vertical orientation has enabled them to be softly curved or hung against the walls. ...