| Project Name | Shoryu Oxford |
|---|---|
| Project Sector | Hospitality |
| Completion Date | 01/12/2017 |
| Client | Blenheim Design |
Description
Based in the heart of Oxford, Shoryu Ramen is a new restaurant that serves Hakata tonkotsu ramen, a speciality dish from Fukuoka, a city on the island of Kyushu, located on the southern coast of Japan. Photographer: Steven Joyce
Tiles Used
Tiles from the Prohram 2 range and Polygon range feature prominently.
Outcome
Designed by Blenheim Design, the principal idea for the restaurant was based on the belief that life moves through five phases – fire, water, metal, wood and earth. These elements were sensitively incorporated throughout the restaurant space to create a harmonious and ordered design.
Maja Myall from Blenheim Design commented: “The brief set out by the client was to create a simple and elegant restaurant, housing around 90 diners, whilst fusing two different cultures. We had to be respectful to Oxford’s historic past whilst the interior remained recognisable as a Japanese restaurant.
“Our design team dedicated a substantial amount of time to researching principles of Hakata’s historic building techniques and the local Oxford architecture to create a unique standout restaurant.”
A nine-metre long, open theatre kitchen creates a main focal point in the restaurant, and it is here where Solus’ tiles are most prominent. A bespoke colour mix from the popular Program 2 range was crafted for the floor, showcasing a selection of triangle shapes in black and white, the tiles were applied to the apron area in front of the kitchen.
