Maedaya Grill & Sake by EAT Architects

This project demonstrates the possibility of using recyclable materials without compromising the sophistication of the food and service. Traditionally, sake, a Japanese drink is packaged in wooden barrels that are insured and delimited strings. From this idea we decided to investigate and translate the performance of ‘delimitation’ string using Manila. The strings in tension at specific points take the form of a house or cabin.

At the first level, the main area of the restaurant is the dining room, bar and service area. In this sector are used Manila ropes, timber and concrete . The strings were attached to wooden beams on both ends and hung from a steel rod higher up in the middle of space. The roof and walls are finished in black paint to send the elements of service to the darkness of the environment.

Among the strings are installed cabinets small wood where users can store their drinks unfinished, for the next visit. In order to maintain the profile of a house , the ropes were installed with a gap defined by the width of the cabinets.

At the second level is a self-service area. In this space we have tried to achieve a sense of simplicity to what used white walls, dark wood floors, simple wooden benches and stainless steel canopies. There is no attempt to make ornaments for the kitchen was expected to embody the purpose of this space.

Manila ropes are used to secure cargo. Worn once they are removed and thrown away. With this project we wanted to show that there are alternative uses and that there is only one material to secure the barrels of sake.