Designed by KENTA NAGAI STUDIO, Mark’s Tokyo is the home of Chef Mark’s passion for fusing traditional Italian cuisine with Japanese flavours.
Mark’s Tokyo is a modern restaurant, located on a quiet street in downtown Megruo, Tokyo.
Words by Natalie Lam
Photography by OFP Kenta Hasegawa
Mark’s Tokyo is a modern restaurant, located on a quiet street in downtown Megruo, Tokyo. Designed by KENTA NAGAI STUDIO, this minimalist restaurant is the home of Chef Mark’s passion for fusing traditional Italian cuisine with Japanese flavours.
Inspired by Japan’s rich history of craft, the uncluttered interior effectively incorporates a neutral colour palette, minimal decor and raw materials. At the restaurant entrance, bold, natural stones are displayed in a timeless garden, inviting guests to enter a calm atmosphere. Materially, wood finishes and surfaces from the counter, tables to shelves, give the interior a sense of warmth and sophistication. The curved wooden counter was manually processed to create smooth rounded edges and preserve the natural wood grain texture.
“By making the best use of the existing walls and softly partitioning the elongated space, we have created a space such as a private space and a tiny Japanese garden-like approach while being a distance where you can communicate with the chef. ”
The food, chef, and guests are the main characters in the space. The layout allows guests to comfortably gather and socialise around the counter while observing Chef Mark prepare exquisite meals. To utilise the space, the designers installed partition walls to create private booths for individuals or a group who desire a more intimate dining experience. Stunning custom-made light fixtures, designed to reflect light off the circular copper base, emit a soft glow, instilling a feeling of relaxation.
Mark’s Tokyo provides a memorable dining experience for guests that embraces profound simplicity while celebrating refined craftsmanship.
KENTA NAGAI STUDIO is a design studio based in Tokyo, Japan. Helmed by Kenta Nagai, his philosophy of ‘Simple’,’ Honest’, and ‘Borderless’ design is consistent in every project, expanding from designs for small products to architectural scale projects.
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Instagram: kentanagaistudio
Website: kentanagai.com
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