Wakaba Restaurant
Kieko and Minoru Yoshihara
London 1987
Kieko and Minoru Yoshihara
London 1987
Fronting a busy
street in north London, Wakaba's facade is a single curved wall of
translucent, acid-etched glass: both a sign and a filter protecting the
tranquility of
the interior.
Inside there is
little to detract from the business of eating. Coats
are concealed behind full height, openable screens which are lit from
behind at night, while sushi utensils are kept behind lacquered doors.
Order is imposed on the seating layout by means of low screen walls
which define distinct areas. Tables, chairs and the floor are
constructed of white oiled beechwood.