Claude's Kitchen Primary Function: Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ A Na-eri Nri Ụbọchị Niile by Mika Kanayama

Claude's Kitchen Primary Function: Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ A Na-eri Nri Ụbọchị Niile by Mika Kanayama is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ime Ụlọ na Ngosipụta Competition Category.

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Claude's Kitchen Primary Function: Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ A Na-eri Nri Ụbọchị Niile

by Mika Kanayama

Client: Muzo

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ime Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About Claude's Kitchen Primary Function: Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ A Na-eri Nri Ụbọchị Niile

Book Text: E mere ka ọnọdụ a nye ahụmịhe iri nri nke na-agbanwe agbanwe, nke meghere emepe site na ikuku nke na-anabata ndị mmadụ. O nwere ụlọ mmanya, mpaghara iri nri atọ, na ọnụ ụlọ nzuzo abụọ. Imewe a na-egosipụta ụdị mara mma nke dị nwayọọ ma na-adịghị njọ, jiri elu ụlọ nke na-eme ka obi ruo mmadụ ala na-eji agba navy jikọta ọnọdụ ahụ ọnụ, nke ihe ndị dị ala na ọtụtụ ahịhịa ndụ na-akwado. Windo elu ụlọ atọ na-enye ohere ka ìhè eke wụba n'ime ebe ahụ, na-eme ka mmeghe ahụ ka mma ma na-emesi elu ụlọ pụrụ iche n'ime mpaghara nke ọ bụla ike, na-emepụta gburugburu mara mma ma dịkwa mma maka ndị ọbịa.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Claude's Kitchen Primary Function: Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ A Na-eri Nri Ụbọchị Niile meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Claude's Kitchen Primary Function: Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ A Na-eri Nri Ụbọchị Niile ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Claude's Kitchen Primary Function: Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ A Na-eri Nri Ụbọchị Niile na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The space is designed to offer a dynamic dining experience with an open, welcoming atmosphere. The layout features a bar area, three distinct dining zones, two private dining rooms. The overall design embodies a smart-casual aesthetic, highlighted by calm navy ceilings that unify the space and a harmonious blend of low materials paired with abundant greenery. Three skylights placed throughout the venue flood the space with natural light during the day, adding an element of openness and highlighting the feature ceiling in each dining area.
Dimensions & Packaging: The area of project is
Ground Floor - 207 SQ M
First Floor - 381 SQ M
Tags: Restaurant design, all day dining, Claudes kitchen, interior design
Production Technology: The production technology for this project utilises a thoughtful combination of traditional and modern materials. The walls incorporate both old and new bricks, skillfully blending the textures to maintain heritage while introducing contemporary design. Three skylights are strategically placed to optimize natural light, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and enhancing the space’s energy efficiency. Bespoke metal panels and shelving with reeded glass are custom-designed, combining precision craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques.
Design Challenge: Through case studies and design analysis, this research explores how the arrangement of spaces influences occupant movement and the overall atmosphere. The findings provide insights into creating seamless, well-connected environments in hospitality settings. Additionally, the study addresses the challenge of selecting materials and wood treatments that comply with fire safety regulations without compromising the aesthetic integrity of the design, balancing safety and style effectively.
Research: The strategic use of space and layout in architectural design focusing on how different areas within a multi zone environment are organized to optimize flow and functionality. Specifically the research examines the integration of two distinct premises joined together investigating how their combined layout can enhance spatial coherence and user experience. By analysing the interaction between various zones such as bars, dining areas, and private spaces this study identifies key design principles that facilitate smooth transitions and maintain a sense of openness and connection.
Inspiration: The restaurant is located in the heart of the West End, in Leicester Square, London. The design is inspired by the creation of a calm space that evokes the feeling of being in an outdoor courtyard, offering an oasis amidst the surrounding hustle and bustle of one of London’s most vibrant tourist areas.
Project Duration: 6 Months, Leicester Square, London UK
Operation Flow: Upon entry, guests are greeted by the bar, with rustic turquoise tiles and opal globe pendant lights casting a soft glow over the curved counter. The tunnel dining area, illuminated by pendant lights and reeded glass-boxed metal frames, offers intimacy. Under a large skylight, the main dining area is filled with natural light by day and glowing feature lights by night. Central banquette seating, surrounded by greenery, enhances privacy, complemented by brick walls and glass cylinder lights.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Muzo 2025
Image Credits: All images: Photographer Sara Hibbert