adapting japanese traditional techniques in turning an old house into restaurants: project by tsutsumi and associates

in japan, a narrow and long space is called eel’s bedroom. while this peculiar traditional ambiance commonly found in the streets of kyoto or several historical districts all over japan, a 3-storeys old house by the lakeside of xihu in hangzhou, china, has taken its cues from traditional japanese accents and turn into an “eel’s bedroom” design-like restaurant that matched with the food provided unexpectedly.

ryoutei matsuko and matsuko fast food are one of the renovation projects by tsutsumi and associates in the city of birthplace of dragon well (longjing tea), known for its beautiful scenic urban area and natural scenery that calls for outstanding amounts of tourist every year.

ryoutei matsuko + matsuko fast food, the casual and formal dining schemes

sat in a nearly compact 260sqm area, the architects projecting two types of japanese restaurants inside the building which can offer dining experience based upon needs from local activities; for the tourists, and for a private, family dining in town.