Toh-Ten-Kou KITTE Nagoya store

A luxurious space created by incorporating a Western atmosphere into a long-established Chinese restaurant

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  • The impressive façade features latticework that reaches up to the ceiling and large crimson lanterns that can be seen through the glass.

    The impressive façade features latticework that reaches up to the ceiling and large crimson lanterns that can be seen through the glass.

  • The dining area has lattices to discreetly block the view, creating a sense of privacy.

    The dining area has lattices to discreetly block the view, creating a sense of privacy.

  • The theme of the room is "red," and there are three other types of rooms with different images.

    The theme of the room is "red," and there are three other types of rooms with different images.

  • Deep red lighting reminiscent of Chinese lanterns and a wine cellar-style display of Shaoxing wine

    Deep red lighting reminiscent of Chinese lanterns and a wine cellar-style display of Shaoxing wine

  • Toh-Ten-Kou KITTE Nagoya store
  • The dining area has lattices to discreetly block the view, creating a sense of privacy.
  • The theme of the room is "red," and there are three other types of rooms with different images.
  • Deep red lighting reminiscent of Chinese lanterns and a wine cellar-style display of Shaoxing wine

Photo: Nacása & Partners Inc.

About the Project

Overview Chinese restaurant Toh-Ten-Kou has opened in KITTE Nagoya. Based on the design concept of "LUXE", the restaurant has created a luxurious atmosphere with a chic color scheme accented with red (Toh-Ten-Kou's logo color, which evokes Chinese cuisine) and gold (a color that evokes Nagoya, such as the golden shachihoko). In particular, the metal latticework and large crimson lantern lighting in the open space, which makes the most of the high ceiling, serve as the restaurant's icon and Spatial Production a strong presence.
Issues/Themes Most of Toh-Ten-Kou's restaurants are large and have banquet halls, but due to space restrictions this time, the restaurant will mainly feature dining seats. The design will have a Western feel, like a Chinese restaurant that also serves French cuisine.
Space Solution/Realization The dining area is fitted with circular benches and partitions to subtly reduce line of sight, maintaining the sense of privacy that Toh-Ten-Kou offers and creating an environment where customers can dine in a relaxed atmosphere. A modern arrangement of Chinese motifs such as lattices and lanterns Spatial Production a sophisticated atmosphere. The display of Shaoxing wine, reminiscent of a wine cellar, adds an accent to the space.

Basic Information

Client Tohtenko Co., Ltd.
Services Provided Design, Layout, Production, Construction
Our Team Project Management: Rei Obuchi
Design, Layout: Kosuke Ishii
Production, Construction: Hiroki Horiguchi
Location Aichi prefecture
Open June 2016
Website https://www.totenko.co.jp/restaurant/kittenagoya/
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