KUUYA Daiba City
2026/Tokyo

“Heat”

This project was commissioned by Kano Corporation, which operates several monjayaki restaurant brands, to develop the design for their Kuya brand.

Monjayaki is cooked sizzling hot on a teppan grill, gradually taking shape and developing its distinctive texture.
Beyond the food itself, the staff at the company and its restaurants share a strong passion for what they do and engage with their customers in an energetic and vibrant atmosphere.

We therefore sought to create a space where this sense of “heat” could be felt.

Brick became the central material of the design. Made by firing earth at high temperatures, it allowed us to express different forms and nuances of heat throughout the space.

The brickwork was created in collaboration with Toshihiko Takayama, a master craftsman specialising in traditional brick masonry.

Through this space, we hope that people can experience the warmth and passion of people coming together through food.

Design：Masahiro Yoshida・Kim Hyeong Wook・Mana Ukai・Mayo Kanefuji
Photo：Keisuke Miyamoto