Japanese Restaurant Takes Inspiration from Retro Vintage Games
“Kaishin No Ichigeki” is a ramen shop in Okinawa designed by 07BEACH. The name which was picked by the owner personally, is a signature phrase from a popular retro vintage game.
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With nothing but the chosen name to work with, the architects drew inspiration from elements of early video games, such as dots, low-resolution, and pixels for the restaurant’s overall design.
07BEACH explains that the materials used in the restaurant are commonplace and inexpensive, including white ceramic tile, wood, cement, and carpet tiles.
The signboard outside that says “つけめん” (“Tsukemen” is dipping noodles, the shop’s signature) is made up of cubes that resemble 3D development of pixel art. The architect revealed that it is simply cubes of wood stacked and painted yellow.
According to the architect, the client initially wanted to keep them hidden, using something like a drawer to avoid having them on the tabletop and creating a mess.
Instead 07BEACH had a better idea, the architect designed the condiments as if they were an item you can get in a video game. The condiments were placed on pedestals that look like pixelated blocks.
07BEACH also added a seating area for groups that recalls the architecture of a game castle. The low wall separating this area from the rest of the space prevents children from falling off and creates some level of privacy.
Images from 07BEACH and archdaily
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Coastal Design and Ocean Inspiration in Interior Design
For most of us living near the coast is a life goal. Well for living coastal means time moving just a little bit slower. Everything comes with soft wind and an ocean breeze. The afternoon takes longer in our watch as we walk around with slow steps, smiley faces while chatting up a friendly conversation.
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White is key to the natural coastal color palette.
Creating a soft base will allow you to make way for decorative pieces.
Trough the use of natural light, soft tones, and a clean aesthetic, the look of this spaces evokes the breeziness of the beach combined with a natural organic feel.
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Coastal Design and Ocean Inspiration in Interior Design
For most of us living near the coast is a life goal. Well for living coastal means time moving just a little bit slower. Everything comes with soft wind and an ocean breeze. The afternoon takes longer in our watch as we walk around with slow steps, smiley faces while chatting up a friendly conversation.
Between the calming smell of the sea, the weather, and the endless activities – here are a few Inspirations for you to see and delight.
White is key to the natural coastal color palette.
Creating a soft base will allow you to make way for decorative pieces.
Trough the use of natural light, soft tones, and a clean aesthetic, the look of this spaces evokes the breeziness of the beach combined with a natural organic feel.
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Roar draws inspiration from Yarmouk River Valley for the redesign of Mezza House restaurant in Dubai
Roar draws inspiration from Yarmouk River Valley for the redesign of Mezza House restaurant in Dubai
Pallavi Dean, founder and creative director of Roar, comments: “I have been a fan of Mezza House since it opened in the early 2000s. We wanted our design narrative to tell the original story of this iconic Downtown restaurant and retain its legacy, yet reimagine it for the next decade.”
Dean continues: “During concept development, we kept coming back to the Yarmouk River Valley. This is where Jordan meets Syria, where the lush riverbed rises to meet the jagged mountains, and where summer meets winter. It is also a designer’s dream: the landscape offers an incredible array of textures and colours as inspiration. Our client wanted to redefine what a contemporary Levantine restaurant should look and feel like in Dubai today so we thought the Yarmouk River Valley with its vast diversity has the perfect connotations.”
A key element of Roar’s work is to bring the natural world indoors. As an early advocate of biophilic design, the studio has applied its principles throughout, from the rattan furniture and wall coverings to the striking floral arrangements suspended from the walls and ceiling.
A soft colour palette of rose and green hues was chosen for Mezza House. The pink tones evoke the Anatolian Orchid that thrives by the Yarmouk River, while the green notes are inspired by the leaves of the emblematic Atlantic Pistachio Tree that is found in the Valley.