Zenku | Concept Restaurant Design

Project details

Zenku is a restaurant design proposal inspired by Japanese aesthetics and the seasonality, simplicity and balance associated with Washoku. The concept translates these themes into spatial planning, material choices and the dining experience.

Year: 2024
Project type: Developed restaurant concept
Tools: SketchUp and Enscape

My contribution

Developed spatial and circulation studies, material selections, design sketches, rendered plans and interior visualisations.

Design process

Explored zoning, circulation, accessibility and connections between spaces through diagrams.
Developed a material palette to support the concept.
Used plans and perspectives to communicate the relationship between dining, bar, kitchen and outdoor areas.

This case study presents a design proposal and rendered visualisations.

Material board

Design development

Final rendered plan-incorporates joinery, furniture, and fenestrations.Design principles reflect Japanese aesthetics

Circulation Diagram

Spatial Diagrams - Zoning of Functions

Spatial Diagrams - Accessibility

Spatial Diagrams - Connectivity

Spatial Diagrams - Multi-purpose Usage

Touchpoints

View of the kitchen and seating area

Perspective view of the outside

Outdoor decking seating idea

Design visualisations

Restaurant view- Entrance & Kitchen Area

Restaurant view- Dining and Bar Area

Dining Area

Bar Area

View of the main entrance area,showcasing the integration of nature and incorporation of Japanese elements

Details include entry doors and architectural features.
Design integrates with the surrounding environment.

Deck Area