A chef with many years of experience at a Tokyo based bistro opens a brasserie in Sannomiya, Kobe. The slightly low 2m30cm-high ceiling and gentle R-shaped compartments are considered “characteristics” rather than limitations, and the use of soft materials and coloring and zoning that eliminates partitions creates a space where the view expands horizontally, creating a visually uplifting experience.

The design of the flat countertop made of high-quality walnut wood creates a sense of presence in the kitchen and communication with the chef, and the view from the R window is brought into the restaurant as a landscape while maintaining a sense of privacy by utilizing the compartment with the backrest of the bench sofa.

Then, under the seemingly contradictory keyword of “fine crude,” which was created in discussions with the owner-chef, a brasserie that can be used for a wide variety of situations was realized, creating a casual yet adult atmosphere. We also attempted to recreate the atmosphere of the brasserie in his hometown by expressing the climate of the owner-chef’s carefully selected wines and cuisine with special plastering and other techniques.