kengo kuma + associates: café kureon

'café kureon' by kengo kuma + associates, toyama, japan
all images courtesy of kengo kuma + associates


tokyo-based practice kengo kuma + associates has recently completed the 'café kureon' in toyama, japan. encompassed with
a meadow, the 197 square meter restaurant appears to minimally touch the ground. the internal dining space is contained
within a glass enclosed box and the exterior is wrapped with interlocking lengths of timber. placed perpendicular to each
other in a grid-like arrangement, the structure appears visually inverted with continuous layers at the roof line and compact
footprints for supports connecting to the foundations.



outdoor seating is integrated into the facade composition



entrance to the restaurant



dining area



detail of the stacked lumber motif



illuminated from the interior at night