Fumihiko Sano Studio

Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant

Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima

SUKIYAKI JYUNITEN RESTAURANT

Fumihiko Sano Studio

ARCHITECTS
Fumihiko Sano Studio

ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Fumihiko Sano

MANUFACTURERS
Daiko, Lilycolor, MUKU Kobo, Rivaco, Runon

CONTRACTOR
Kichi Company Limited

PHOTOGRAPHS
Daisuke Shima

AREA
136 m²

YEAR
2020

LOCATION
Chiyoda City, Japan

CATEGORY
Restaurants & Bars, Restaurant & Bar Interiors

Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima

Considered the gateway to Tokyo, the project is located in a commercial complex near Tokyo Station. Sukiyaki Jyuniten is a restaurant specializing in sukiyaki, a traditional Japanese dish that is prepared and served in a Japanese hot pot.

The name “jyuniten” refers to the Buddhist term “12 heavens” and is a reference to the 12 levels of A5 grade Japanese style beef.

Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima

Due to the layout of the fireproof compartment of the kitchen, the depth of the façade was shallow.

To make use of the shallow space, the storefront was designed with sukiya-style Kitayama cedar logs and a refrigerated display case for the different cuts of beef.

Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima

The storefront was designed like a butcher shop so that people passing by could see the beef and would then circulate towards the seating areas.

Further inside the restaurant, the space is designed around the central private room named Marunouchi , to create a layout for accommodating groups of guests and efficient service.

Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima

The careful selection of materials of the interior reflects the attention of detail required to properly serve the high quality A5 grade beef. Tables and counters are made from Japanese cypress.

Shelves, lumber boards, cedar, pillars and girders are made from Kitayama logs. The base plates in the niche are made from wenge. The pillars are made from red pine logs with bark.

Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima

Signboards are made from sanbunsugi, a specialized cedar wood that is over 250 years old. All materials that come into contact with the occupants of the space are made of solid wood.

To resolve issues with fire regulation, depth of space and shadow patterns from ceiling lights, the ceiling uses a stainless steel mesh shaped like the feathers of an arrow which give directionality to space.

Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima

In the private room, hexagonal double copper mesh ceilings were used so that the ceiling and the sky seen through the windows would be visible through the copper mesh.

 Just as stores change over time, the restaurant’s spaces and materials will develop over time, creating a new and different atmosphere in the future.

Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
© Daisuke Shima


Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
Interior Elevations A and B
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
Interior Elevations C and D
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
Room A Interior Elevations
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
Room C Interior Elevations
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
Room B Interior Elevations
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
Room D Interior Elevations


Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
Site Plan
Sukiyaki Jyuniten Restaurant
Plan

Fumihiko Sano Studio
Fumihiko Sano Studio
1 Chome-5-9 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan