KIOKI

2025

LOCATION

32nd Avenue, Gurgaon

Inspired by the raw materiality of Japanese fishing settlements and the ritual of robata grilling, Kioki translates a vernacular of craft into an elevated spatial and object language. The design draws from timber boathouses, weathered docks and the quiet intensity of coastal landscapes, reinterpreted through a dark, immersive hospitality setting.

At the core is a raw yet refined material palette — charred timber informed by the Japanese wood-burning technique, oxidised metal, textured plasters and deeply tonal finishes that evoke age, smoke and salt. These materials lend the space depth and authenticity while framing a warm, intimate atmosphere.

Custom furniture and product IP extend this narrative, conceived as sculptural yet utilitarian pieces shaped by joinery traditions, fishing tools and elemental forms. The result is a sensorial izakaya experience where architecture, craft and object merge into a contemporary interpretation of Japanese ritual and material culture.