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Kuwait City, Kuwait
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ORA
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2018
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
ORA is a Japanese Tapas restaurant in Kuwait city that marries Japanese traditions with Kuwaiti culture. Merging two very different culinary concepts and experiences – Japanese and Kuwaiti – requires an architectural manifestation that is able to understand and enhance the essence of each heritage without diminishing their integrity. ORA’s interiors are created from the desire to reflect the origin of the Japanese traditions in gastronomy and design while addressing the local public dining culture in Kuwait. For, T.ZED Architects identifies a synergy through the use of semi-transparent screens, that partition spaces while maintaining visual connection, and providing a sense of “public privacy.” Communal tables aim to heighten diners’ awareness of their immediate surroundings in an attempt to bring forth more presence and attention towards the shared space, the food and the experience in general. A minimalist décor and an understated monochromatic theme allows the restaurant’s aesthetic to create a refreshing and serene dining experience. ORA interior color scheme started with a research on Japanese colour tones and their symbolism, which allowed the team to selecting natural materials that are able to weather beautifully. T.ZED Architects’ purpose is in fact to remain as “earthy” as possible in order for the artwork, as well as the food to provide all the accent colors. By using these natural materials, the intention is for them to be worn out beautifully and gracefully, following the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi. Materiality, methods of fabrication and textures used in Japanese interiors are applied in a contemporary setting, and special attention is given to their finishes. The palette consists of natural timbers, sandstone, marble clay, as well as brass. The traditional kintsugi method (golden mend) has been used by revealing aggregates in the concrete floors, and filling any crack lines with brass insert. The restaurant is divided into three main parts: entrance and exhibition space, daytime dining and evening dining. The daytime dining and waiting areas have been placed at the front of the building for a more open reveal to the public street front. The more private evening dining area and rooms face an open plane as well as the Kuwait City skyline in the background. These are two very different experiences – both of which can be transformed by way of sliding, pivoting and bi-folding panels. Versatility in usage is also key while designing for the region. The final interiors’ execution not only reflects the success of an uncommon but extra-ordinary marriage between the traditional Japanese dining culture and the local Kuwait customs, but also stresses the importance of how architecture and craftsmanship can elevate the cultural context and a strong heritage within a versatile spatial narrative.
All images from Simone Bossi - photographer
All images from Simone Bossi - photographer
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