For Sachi, a Japanese restaurant in collaboration with Pantechnicon, we studied the materials, finish and detailing that capture the notion of wa (‘harmony’). Inspired by Tsuboniwa, a small Japanese garden, nature was brought indoors, wrapping the corridor with foliage and lighting to add a sense of breeziness to the basement restaurant.

The property is a Grade II listed building which has been carefully refurbished and transformed with the use of neutral and simple elements that blend subtly with the shell architecture. Classic furniture and modern details complement and enhance one another through craftsmanship and the use of timeless materials.

Since Pantechnicon opened in Belgravia it has been receiving a lot of attention as a new lifestyle destination where people can experience Nordic + Japanese creativity, craftsmanship, culture and food. DEIK developed the overall brand concept and interior design for the space, including the onsite dining spot Café Kitsuné.

For the Japanese-themed bar and bottle shop Sakaya, we came up with the idea of a hidden tearoom, floating on a cantilever above the bar area, taking full advantage of the high ceiling. The tearoom is encased by a shoji-like translucent cube, and when it's lit at night, it acts as a giant lantern, softly illuminating the entire sake bar.

London's first branch of Café Kitsuné is located at the main entrance of Pantechnicon, a Nordic + Japanese dining and shopping destination in Belgravia. Our design infuses the space with wood craft, which is typical of both cultures and matches Café Kitsuné’s identity.