MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
MAGARI
Magari, a new restaurant in Hollywood, offers ‘Tokyo-Italian’ cuisine: Italian food prepared by Japanese chefs trained in Italy. The intent was to create a new, casual-vibe restaurant and bar that evokes both countries while establishing itself as a distinct LA dining destination.
The main dining area holds the center with banquets and booths. A raised dining area overlooks the other and is available to reserve. One third of the space is the bar, following the façade along Sunset. Next to the exhibition kitchen is a flex dining room for privacy.
For woodwork, the light-toned and mild-grained Ash was selected, common in Italy and Japan. The main ceilings are narrow slats oriented in alternating directions. A grid wall intentionally mis-aligns to the existing window system for sight and shadow play, while also adding a sense of warmth. Wood detailing provides a connection to the Japanese masters, being a natural material that enhances food presentation.
The main feature is the long, suspended, glowing tubular light curving from the dining room to the end of the bar, derived from AKARI sculpture lights well-known in Japan. Tile walls at the raised dining, flex dining, and bar are a new design from Nathalie Du Pasquier, founder of the Memphis Group, an Italian design movement. Three patterns with different colors interact so each area has a distinct look, yet complement each other.
The outdoor garden was enhanced to extend the dining experience outside, landscaping, wood decking, firepits and furniture added. Guests traverse the garden to the main entrance, transitioning from the outside world into Magari.
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
TYPE: RESTAURANT CONVERSION
COMPLETED: JANUARY 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: WONHO FRANK LEE, FRANK YANG, JAKOB LYMAN
