MANYA Sushi & Sake Izakaya
Assignment
“We are not a bistro or another sushi bar, we are Izakaya.” The subject of the assignment was to create a distinctive Japanese establishment tailored to the visions of Martin and Margita. The concept is located on Průchodní, a short street in the historic center of Brno, reminiscent of narrow Tokyo alleys.
The goal was to create the atmosphere of an Izakaya, a traditional Japanese pub with good food - thus no minimalism or simplistic interiors, but rather colorful, contrasting, and lively surroundings, featuring various types of lighting and stools of different heights. The assignment included a request for a central table for about 8 seated guests, which would also serve for another activity - sushi courses (10 standing guests). Additionally, there are places for couples, but also a large closed group due to the variability of the tables. In this relatively small space, one can experience relaxed fun, food sharing, sipping sake, or choose a quieter tasting of Japanese menus. The interior is intended to convey a friendly, almost homely atmosphere of Izakaya, where Brno locals can unwind after work for dinner and drinks - just like Japanese “salarymen” do.
The available space is very varied, with different floor and ceiling heights, curved walls, and large windows directly into the street. The assignment included the design of the main bar with a sushi preparation area, sales area A, sales area B, and a space for a shop selling Japanese groceries.
Concept
The design follows the diversity of the intricate space and does not attempt to particularly tame or simplify it. It takes advantage of the given possibilities and engages in a game full of colors, shapes, cozy corners, fun lighting, and inviting materials. It is colorful Japanese retro, using posters on the walls, neon over the bar, red in metallic details, colorful patterned floors in sales area B, intimate yet communal seating on bar stools, and more.
The main connection between sales areas A, B, and the shop is a ceiling painting in the shape of the Sun Rising Flag, historically used by Japanese fishermen as a symbol of good luck in fishing. The painting "covers" the main spaces of Izakaya, and we wish for it to bring good fortune not only to Margita and Martin but also to the guests who come to enjoy excellent Japanese food. The wooden material used is toned to a medium-dark shade of brown-gray, allowing the food served on handmade ceramics from Japan to stand out. The central table has a lowered circular opening in the middle where an ikebana reflecting seasonality will be placed.
The interior features pop-art retro elements - wallpaper with commercial posters from Japan in the 1970s, red iron in contrast with the island tradition of fabric noren, hand-carved kumiko art on a wooden partition wall, and lightly finished solid wood that will age gracefully, respecting the Japanese beauty in the transience of wabi-sabi.
“We are not a bistro or another sushi bar, we are Izakaya.” The subject of the assignment was to create a distinctive Japanese establishment tailored to the visions of Martin and Margita. The concept is located on Průchodní, a short street in the historic center of Brno, reminiscent of narrow Tokyo alleys.
The goal was to create the atmosphere of an Izakaya, a traditional Japanese pub with good food - thus no minimalism or simplistic interiors, but rather colorful, contrasting, and lively surroundings, featuring various types of lighting and stools of different heights. The assignment included a request for a central table for about 8 seated guests, which would also serve for another activity - sushi courses (10 standing guests). Additionally, there are places for couples, but also a large closed group due to the variability of the tables. In this relatively small space, one can experience relaxed fun, food sharing, sipping sake, or choose a quieter tasting of Japanese menus. The interior is intended to convey a friendly, almost homely atmosphere of Izakaya, where Brno locals can unwind after work for dinner and drinks - just like Japanese “salarymen” do.
The available space is very varied, with different floor and ceiling heights, curved walls, and large windows directly into the street. The assignment included the design of the main bar with a sushi preparation area, sales area A, sales area B, and a space for a shop selling Japanese groceries.
Concept
The design follows the diversity of the intricate space and does not attempt to particularly tame or simplify it. It takes advantage of the given possibilities and engages in a game full of colors, shapes, cozy corners, fun lighting, and inviting materials. It is colorful Japanese retro, using posters on the walls, neon over the bar, red in metallic details, colorful patterned floors in sales area B, intimate yet communal seating on bar stools, and more.
The main connection between sales areas A, B, and the shop is a ceiling painting in the shape of the Sun Rising Flag, historically used by Japanese fishermen as a symbol of good luck in fishing. The painting "covers" the main spaces of Izakaya, and we wish for it to bring good fortune not only to Margita and Martin but also to the guests who come to enjoy excellent Japanese food. The wooden material used is toned to a medium-dark shade of brown-gray, allowing the food served on handmade ceramics from Japan to stand out. The central table has a lowered circular opening in the middle where an ikebana reflecting seasonality will be placed.
The interior features pop-art retro elements - wallpaper with commercial posters from Japan in the 1970s, red iron in contrast with the island tradition of fabric noren, hand-carved kumiko art on a wooden partition wall, and lightly finished solid wood that will age gracefully, respecting the Japanese beauty in the transience of wabi-sabi.
JUNG architects
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Norbert Mezei
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