Design Opera Architects


Type	Size	Location	Status
Hand-Roll Bar	1,500 SF	Los Angeles, California	Built

YUNOMI

The idea behind the project was to create a warm environment, reminiscent of a Japanese Village, with a minimalist twist - Free of the ostentatious but full of character and tradition. Due to the project's location within the art's district, artistic installations were embedded into the design; a stacked, roofing tiled wall and a topographical, pass-through window.

Tiled Walls

By vertically stacking ceramic tiles, we hoped to capture the natural beauty that comes from its imperfection and varying appearance. A traditional term called Wabi-Sabi.

Service Window

By applying contour lines at varying depths to the wall separating the kitchen and bar area, the service window is subtly pierced while creating an elegant center piece.

Bar Lighting

The overhead lighting gently illuminates the clients while remaining out of sight and out of mind.

On the outside, the bathroom's wooden frame gently disrupts the tiled wall with thin, semi-translucent cloaks hanging from wooden shelves displaying traditional tea pots and tea cups.

On the inside, the wooden frame is also interrupted by concrete walls, elegantly housing the public bathroom amenities while remaining a semi-private space.