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Nobu Garden Restaurant

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Hospitality Architecture
Firm LocationSanta Monica, United States
CompanyMontalba Architects
Lead ArchitectDavid Montalba, FAIA, SIA, LEED AP
Projecthttp://montalbaarchitects.com/project/?Project_id=3136
Project Videohttps://vimeo.com/868791040?share=copy

Aimed at creating harmonious transitions between neighboring Nobu Hotel and a historic storefront, Nobu Garden Restaurant retains architectural expression while opening up to a planted exterior dining room. Rather than maximizing the interior footprint, an exterior garden space was prominently sited to provide an immersive dining experience. A decorative, bronze element inspired by the Japanese Shoji Screen creates a sense of arrival and variation to the recessed entrance, while façade plantings and a subtly lit garden offer a tranquil experience.