Amanpuri Japanese Restaurant and Bar
This project is a renovation of the bar pavilion at the Amanpuri resort in Phuket, transforming it into a Japanese restaurant and sake bar.
We honored the spirit of the exterior, leaving Amanpuri architecture’s distinctive and recognizable style untouched, and concentrated our efforts on designing the interior atmosphere—the layout, furniture, and lighting.
The pavilion spans two levels, each offering stunning views of Phuket’s Pansea Beach. We crafted two unique experiences for these levels: arrival at the upper level, features a lighter and brighter ambiance achieved through indirect lighting and backlighting. The furniture, counter, and shelves adhere to KKAA principles of lightness and crisp edges to reinforce this refinement. In contrast, the lower level provides a dimmer, more intimate setting with lighting that highlights the food. The counter, made of Alaskan Yellow Cedar crafted in and imported from Japan, serves as the room’s focal point.
The variance between the two levels is also reflected in the settings height: the upper level has taller seating to create a more open and extroverted atmosphere, while the lower level’s counter height and design foster a more contemplative and introverted attitude.
