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Miko
“Ayame” restaurant is one of a few authentic Japanese restaurants here in Orange County, California. It’s a sister restaurant of “Zipangu”, a hip Japanese restaurant in Costa Mesa. “Ayame” renewed as “Shabu Shabu Hot Pot” restaurant in February, 2011. Located midst of Orchard Hills, Irvine, it attracts wide range of customers. Whether people have experience eating “Hot Pot” or not, they seem to enjoy the cooking style of dining in this restaurant.
“Ayame”has achieved modern Japanese design throughout the restaurant. It has an enjoyable mixture of traditional Japanese and contemporary aspects in designs. Analogous color scheme provides warm and friendly atmosphere and mixture of rough and smooth texture in design creates variety. Traditional wood work with dark brown stain at the entrance area must be the focal point of the entire design.
This is a great example of mixture of traditional Japanese and contemporary design. On the top of custom made wood block wall created by a carpenter, 3-form sheet is installed. This translucent panel is not only aesthetic, but also it functions as a partition between the reception area and the booths and other seating area.
3-form manufactures of ecoresin, a co-polyester recycled content product, and is used to make panels containing textiles, natural objects, and textures. I see this products used at health care facilities and offices recently.
www. 3-form.com
As you pass the reception area, there are 3 booth tables in the middle of the restaurant. This area is partitioned by wood wall and the 3-form panel. The booths give customers some privacy , but due to transparency of the 3-form, they still feel open. On both sides of the interior wall, there are long custom made seating which are several tables long. The beige based patterned fabric is an excellent choice on the smooth, leather looking, camel colored seating.
The long cushion on the wall is one of my favorites here. It is very cozy and relaxed. I’m sure almost everyone prefer taking a seat on this side!
Fabric: Kravet Conture 27080-624
www.kravet.com
The fabric that looks like leather on the bench: Romero’s upholstery supplies Camel CR-506
www.romerofabrics.com
The see-through flower patterns were created by Japanese paper pasted inside of the sconce by the designer’s idea.
Carpet material is used on the walls on both sides of the restaurant. It’s an unique usage. The warmth of the color and the texture of carpet create cozy atmosphere. I wonder if this part of the wall is vacuum cleaned when it’s necessary.
*Other materials used in the restaurant :
Restroom tiles for the wall: Dal Tile Glass Reflection 2”x2” ”-GR02 & GR13
Restroom tiles for the floor: Dal Tile Ceramic Desert gray 2”x2”
The doors to the restroom have a large glass with tint film applied.
Restroom door: Simpson French 37 (S.G.)
Restroom door glass: Simpson Single Glazed 1/8” Frosted (Applied tint film after installation)
Chair: Room & Board, Verona Solid Beach w/suede
Can light on the ceiling: Ruud Lighting #R7F26-P-RT19F-WH-CL
As I researched the products and materials used in this restaurant project, I noticed and was impressed with the designer’s passion to the perfection toward details using Japanese traditional techniques, such as retouching and showing the flower patterns of “Washi” paper through basic white sconces. This technique was used in old fashioned lanterns called “Tourou”. This commercial project is a great example of “East meets West” in terms of the design, culture, food, and people. If you haven’t tried “Shabu Shabu” hot pot, this is the place you may experience to entertain your taste buds and eyes. As the name "Ayame (iris)" shows, this restaurant is a beauty in this newly expanded residential area of Irvine.
Many thanks to "Ayame" and West Wing Corporaion.
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11 comments:
This looks like a very interesting restaurant! I like the fact that the designer made the restaurant look like an authentic Japanese features when designing this place. It amazes me that there is so much varieties of food and restaurants available in Orange County.
I'm hungry for sure. Beautiful design and use of different materials. I always think 3-form adds interest to the space and the booth detailing is true to the authenticity of the space. Good research!
The design for the front attracts people to see when walking through it.
I love the 3 form design. And I find the carpet on the wall a take on the "wall-to-wall" carpeting. It's an interesting concept.
I like your comment"This is a great example of mixture of traditional Japanese and contemporary design."
Yes, this is very traditional compared to their sister restaurant which I've eaten at but it does have a nice dash of contemporary added. Nice soothing tones.
Great information!
I love the flowery panel!
This gives me ideas for my spec book!
I love the 3-form adds a nice touch...the carpeting on the wall is interesting but I love that it gives it texture and character.
the cherry blossom design on the glass is beautiful! I love how the designer made sure to make the restaurant look like it was built of natural materials.
うわー、その驚くべきは、そこには本当にクールな多分私は可能性があります停止していくつかのうどんを得る。私は大まかなもの、柔らかいテクスチャを楽しんだ。色もソフトで楽しいです ！素晴らしい仕事を ！
wow so amazing, Its really cool in there, Maybe i might stop in and get some udon. I really enjoyed the soft textures and rough ones. The colors are soft and enjoyable as well! great job!
i really like the 3-form Hydrangea Thatch 3/8". The walls are great. the texture of the walls give an interesting look to it. the light goes well with the place.
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