2025 | Professional

NY Architectural Design Awards Silver Winner Winner

Matsunori LIC

Entrant Company

Ucean Creations

Category

Interior Design - Restaurants & Café

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

The interior design of Matsunori embodies a sophisticated yet sleek interpretation of modern Japanese aesthetics, guided by a rhythmic layout that gracefully transitions guests through an intimate, moody dining experience. Dark, luxurious design such as rich patterned element and subtle metallic accents create a refined atmosphere, while clean lines and minimalist furnishings convey elegance and contemporary simplicity. Carefully layered lighting enhances the ambiance, crafting pools of intimacy and dramatic shadows that emphasize architectural details. Cultural inspirations, including contemporary interpretations of traditional screens and subtle nods to natural light, illustrate the restaurant’s dedication to authenticity and craftsmanship, resulting in a truly immersive and memorable sensory experience. Together, these thoughtfully curated sensory elements transcend traditional restaurant aesthetics, creating a holistic and memorable dining experience. The sophisticated interplay of lighting, tactile materials, subtle fragrances, interactive visual access to culinary artistry, and carefully managed acoustics work seamlessly together, providing diners with an emotionally resonant journey that engages all the senses.

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