Surprises within.
Beginning life as an old power tool workshop in the heart of Launceston city, the site for this Japanese eatery was chosen specifically for its unassuming, utilitarian exterior.
Similar to the traditional restaurants in Kyoto's old city, Kosaten was designed as a hidden sanctuary, surprising visitors with an unexpected, highly sensory dining experience.
CLIENT
Kosaten
IMAGES
Renee Hodskiss
LAND OF
Stoney Creek Nation
COLLABORATORS
AWARDS
2019 Tasmanian Architecture Awards, Alexander North Award for Interior Architecture
On entering the solid timber doors, visitors notice a series of dining spaces, each separated by contrasting murals and graphics from local graphic art collective Daisylegs. Each section is intended to transport diners to a different region of Japan, with returning customers encouraged to experience a new region with every visit.
Colour, technology and interactivity were central to the success of this unique hospitality project. With automated food delivery tracks, tablet ordering systems, and digital projections reflecting changes in season, the fun extends well beyond the sushi and sake.
Japan on the menu and the itinerary.
