TOKYO MEETS mIAMI - tHE FINE DINING PROJECT
Given the shell of a 1950s Chase Bank located in the Art-Deco jungle of Miami, what a sentence, we were tasked to design a fine-dining restaurant. To develop this concept myself and my classmate, Brianna C. questioned what opportunities were being missed and what opportunities did the area already have that we could use within our project? Asian-cuisine was missing from the consumer market but we also noticed the amount of storefronts offered during the day such as food and shopping offering another market we could tap into. We then developed our concept, The Daijabu Market, inspired by the eating style and the busy streets of two major cities, bringing a bustling, upscale experience to the way we dine.
The existing building interior to show contrast of developed design
The existing building interior to show contrast of developed design
Front elevation - We decided to preserve the original facade. On the right you will see the night entrance for Daijabu making it feel like a secret alley experience.
Section cut of the daily market, custom light fixture, and an added rooftop which accentuates the structure of the bank.
Level 1 Market - AM
Market - PM
Dining - AM
Dining Bank Tube, Sushi-go round system - AM
Dining Reception - PM
Dining Omasake - PM
Lounge adjacent to restrooms - PM
Lounge - PM
Lounge - PM
Level 2 - Kitchen
Prep and Plate Area - Entry for Bank tube system to deliver Level 1 Sushi-go round
Level 2 - Kitchen has eyes on floor and light fixture is meant to mimic the cable lines over the bustling city streets
Level 3 - The Rooftop Greenhouse a place to escape the city, providing onsite fresh produce for the restaurant
Rooftop Greenhouse - AM
Rooftop Greenhouse - PM
Rooftop Greenhouse - AM (visible from the facade)
Axonometric - AM
Axonometric - PM
Section cut of entire restaurant