DesignAgency Has Completed Momofuku’s Latest Offering In New York

May 16, 2019

DesignAgency has collaborated with with Momofuku, to completed K?wi, their latest restaurant, located in Hudson Yards, New York. #RestaurantDesign #BarDesign

Photography by Bob Gundu

 

DesignAgency has collaborated with Momofuku, to completed Kāwi, their latest restaurant, located in Hudson Yards, New York.

 

A wood slat facade helps the restaurant stand out, while nestled into Kāwi’s facade is Peach Mart, Momofuku’s tribute to the popular Korean and Japanese convenience stores.

A wood slat facade with hidden lighting helps this modern restaurant stand out. #RestaurantFacade

Photography by Bob Gundu

A rich palette of dark stained oak with satin brass, black metal, and textured glass detailing, greets patrons as they step inside the restaurant.


A rich palette of dark stained oak with satin brass, black metal, and textured glass detailing, greets patrons as they step inside the restaurant. #RestaurantDesign #RestaurantInterior

Photography by Bob Gundu

The restaurant’s distinctive and massive structural joists divide the bar area from the main dining room. These angled columns inspired the bar’s geometrical millwork and its triangular patterned wood trellis ceiling.


This modern restaurant's distinctive and massive structural joists divide the bar area from the main dining room. These angled columns& inspired the bar’s geometrical millwork and its triangular patterned wood trellis ceiling. #RestaurantDesign #ModernRestaurant #RestaurantInterior

Photography by Bob Gundu

The trellis’ alternating patterns of open and slatted triangular surfaces help to conceal the acoustical and lighting systems, while also acting as a unifying element that draws guests into the heart of the interior.


The trellis’ alternating patterns of open and slatted triangular surfaces in this restaurant, help to conceal the acoustical and lighting systems, while also acting as a unifying element that draws guests into the heart of the interior. #RestaurantDesign #BarDesign #RestaurantCeiling

Photography by Bob Gundu

An open kitchen is framed by a chef’s table that offers guests privileged views of food preparation. Depending on group size and occasion, guests may also choose from table seating or a series of custom banquettes with red leather seating.


This modern restaurant features an open kitchen that's framed by a chef’s table, offering guests privileged views of food preparation. #RestaurantDesign #ModernRestaurant #OpenKitchen

Photography by Bob Gundu

For those who diners who desire more intimate encounters, there are also more booths available that have been lined with poppy-patterned wallpaper.


For those who diners who desire more intimate encounters, this modern restaurant features booths lined with poppy-patterned wallpaper and red leather seating. #RestaurantDesign #ModernRestaurant #BoothSeating

Photography by Bob Gundu