LEE'S DESIGNN

To create a slow-paced living atmosphere within a modern yet busy metropolis; to create a feminine delicacy in a society with increasing feminine consciousness.

With a 117-year history, the Yoshinoya brand of Japanese style beef don (beef covered rice bowls) that originated from Tsukiji, Tokyo finely observed the dietary needs of people in Taipei, decides to focus on the female market with a transition towards an emphasis on healthy vegetarian handmade dishes, providing a new contrast and a different life style experience to the people in Taipei.

The Wabi-sabi (Wabi sabi represents comprehensive Japanese  world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection.) spirituality instilled in the old Japanese brand provided a design starting point, which initiates from the traditional Japanese architecture essence. The interior spatial continuity is connected through an old piece of cypress wood, symbolizing the extension of heritage, both historical and sensual. The moving fragrant aroma of the cypress wood flows into the heart of the customers, changing figurative objects reveal the temperature of the natural life; the original naturalness of the modern pure white is complimented by post faint Japanese texture. The space preserves the original concrete color, as well as the rugged original positioning of the objects, throughout the construction. The staircase on the other side preserved the texture of the bricks on the walls that can be touched while walking. Pure white covered the black industrial metal pieces, presenting a contrasting line against the old Japanese windows.

Continuing the elegance of the Japanese style, infused with the modern industrial trend, delicacy meets ruggedness; the two contrasting yet find beauty and joy from within. At the same time, hiding the idea of thinking outside the box and creating a new life concept.