Hot Stone RAI
The design was to create a space that would touch customers by reflecting and enhancing the experience of Hot Stone’s passionately artistic food. The dining area is dressed with natural oak throughout, mirrored wooden panels - while the circular elements are inspired by the Japanese tradition of moon viewing. The main wall features a Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e print Peonies And Butterfly. The over-bar frame is formed of timber cross-joint carpentry with cylindrical paper lanterns are hung within this frame, highlighting the geometry of the structure and playing with shadows and mood.
Hot Stone RAI Restaurant by Mika Kanayama was highlighted as an innovative example of architectural design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Hot Stone RAI Restaurant earned the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2022. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design recognition program which recognizes excellent design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
