Torafuku Modern Asian Eatery in Vancouver by Scott & Scott Architects.

Scott & Scott Architects have designed the Torafuku Modern Asian Eatery in Vancouver, Canada with materials that are used primarily for their utility, left in their raw state or finished in a manner of basic construction standard.

The cast concrete communal table and kitchen viewing bar were designed as durable elements around which the space is structured. The benches, tables, linear pendant lighting and hardware were produced by the architect’s studio especially for this project, using range grade harness leather, canvas trucking tarpaulin and red oxide shop primer painted metal work.

To create greater conversational intimacy, quilted cargo pad and denim cotton wool absorption panels are positioned to tune the space’s acoustics. These panels are situated where smaller groups would be seated at the periphery of the dining space complimenting the softer leather and tarpaulin seating and in contrast with the more lively central communal table.

The restaurant was considered as an open room where the construction and food production are visibly celebrated and a part of the experience. The informality of bringing culinary quality to the streets from a truck with a warm and light hearted attitude was central to the design of the space and the consideration of the detailing.

[Images courtesy of Scott & Scott Architects & Fahim Kassam.]