KOYA

Restaurant

Latvia

KOYA

Restaurant

Latvia

Location: 

Riga, Latvia

Year and status:

2012

Team:

Zane Tetere-Sulce

Elina Tetere

Dins Vecans

Eva Heidingere-Jukama

Developer:

3D:

Landscape:

Photo:

Maris Lagzdins

LAYOUT1

KOYA restaurant is located in an industrial area of Riga with a mix of properties such as abandoned Soviet time port buildings, artists’ workshops and even a yacht club.

LAYOUT3

KOYA means lean-to or awning in Japanese. The idea was to embrace the existing atmosphere and stylistics of the area, retain it and contribute to it in a creative way while also adding a modern touch.

LAYOUT2

LAYOUT1

We created the interior by working with contrasts and materials in large planes and forms rather than decorations and small details. The restaurant building was renovated to retain the effect of the original shed (the existing plank ceiling was left without changes), using the existing brick walls. We added the contemporary feel through the contrast between the old robust ceiling planks and glossy, smooth black glass wall and adding huge metal chandeliers.

LAYOUT2

LAYOUT1

Large planes and sizes, simple new materials (a long bar and standing tables with black metal finishing and oak surfaces), tall plank doors, huge chandeliers and furniture with metal elements. Together they create a contrast against the industrial setting but do not challenge and conflict with it.