Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
Extending over three floors, the restaurant occupies a site less than 70 m² in area situated on a busy traffic junction opposite the Daitokuji Temple. The ground floor functions as a zone for the reception of guests and for the collection of takeaway food. The first floor accommodates the actual dining room; and on the second floor are the kitchen and utility areas. A small service lift in the south-east corner links all levels. Vertical circulation is via a staircase in the north-east corner of the building. The nearby temple exercised a strong influence on the design, in which elements of traditional Japanese architecture are used in conjunction with modern materials.
