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"We wanted to keep a fairly open plan so that every diner
has a view both inward to the kitchen and open-flame grill
and outward with 180-degree views up and down University
Avenue," says Mekhayech. Rather than relying on structural
elements to humanize the interior volume, the designers
used conceal/reveal options such as suspended shelving, a
frosted golden screen, a parade of custom pendant lights
and a clean-lined central bar to carve out destinations
without closing down the see-and-be-scene ambiance.
If there's one secret sauce, it's communication. "The key
to any design relationship is listening, asking questions and
not having an ego," says Mekhayech. "David is very high
level and likes to have talent around him that inspires him
to create. His whole team, including his chefs, participate in
the charrettes. If I don't understand something I pick up the
phone and call him. Our job is to create an environment
that optimizes the experience for the staff and guests.
Everything else just flows from that." 

3 The backlit Momofuku peach
logo on the hostess stand is
a witty reminder of Ko- jin's
link to its sister eateries on
the two floors. Gleaming
brass accents, rich materials
such as leather and shelves
of curiosities underscore
this restaurant's upmarket
positioning.

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4 The glass facade of
Momofuku's fourrestaurant complex
gives a voyeuristic view
of the theater of cooking
and the drama of dining
out. Its cantilevered
profile puts it closer to
the action on University
Avenue.

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PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
OWNER

Momofuku
CLIENT

Momofuku: David Chang, chef and
founder
DESIGN FIRM

DesignAgency: Allen Chan, Matt Davis
and Anwar Mekhayech, founding principals and partners; Rocelyn Cecilia
and Darryl Agawin, designers; Sandro
Weiner, design project manager

ARCHITECTURE

James K.M. Cheng and Hariri Pontarini
Architects
PURCHASING COMPANY

Momofuku
CEILINGS

Atkar

FABRICATION

ALX

FLOORING

Northern Wide Plank

FURNITURE

Heerenhuis Manufactuur
Token NYC
LIGHTING

California Workshop
Klaus
Y Lighting

PLANTS

Crown Flora Studio

SIGNAGE

HopeNeon
WALLCOVERINGS AND MATERIALS

Ateliers Zelij
Ferier Design
Olympia
Tiger Leather
Spinneybeck


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Boutique Design - September 2018
Contents
From the Editor
In This Issue
Check Out boutiquedesign.com
The Buzz
Design Deconstructed
Design Disruptors Part I: Strong Hand
Design Disruptors Part Ii: Multi-Hyphenate
Second Site
City Centrists
Local Lexicon
Hang Time
Products: Seating
Products: Architectural Materials
Exit Interview
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Boutique Design - September 2018 - Contents
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Boutique Design - September 2018 - In This Issue
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Boutique Design - September 2018 - Check Out boutiquedesign.com
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Boutique Design - September 2018 - Design Disruptors Part Ii: Multi-Hyphenate
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