UCHI WEST HOLLYWOOD

We worked in close collaboration with Oonagh Ryan Architects on this award-winning design of this Japanese restaurant, situated on West Hollywood's bustling main strip. The design blends the wabi-sabi sensibility of UCHI’s restaurants with elements that recall Los Angeles’ rich design legacy.

We were interested in creating a very tactile environment, so we developed custom concrete planters with a hand-trowelled texture and filled with contrasting lush green foliage—a nod to the exuberance of mid-century LA. These planters begin in the dining room and extend out onto the outdoor dining terrace, creating a unified flow between the spaces. A bespoke breezeblock railing gently curves around and embraces the dining terrace, while groups of clay pots, filled with colorful native plants, add texture and life to the setting.

Location
West Hollywood

Architect
ORA

Owner
Hai Hospitality

Landscape Contractor
Crestview