Quintessentially Publishing

Urban Interiorites Restaurant, located in the trendy Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo, can be described in a single word: affluence. This newly constructed restaurant, sake bar, and lounge, combines the eclectic culture of Harajuku and the high end fashion of the Omontesando strip to create a vibrant, psychedelic feel.  Pushing designer boundaries, the extravagant Urban Interiorites is eye-catching for any passerby with its textured exterior being made up of diamonds and amoeba shapes that liken cells and budding flowers. The modern architecture has an organic appeal that gives the building a divine presence. Upon entering, one is bewitched by the spacious and extravagant layout.  A floral aesthetic is threaded throughout the interior design from the restaurant to the pillow-padded lounges. The themed colours of various shades of gold, pink and purple add to the enticing effects. Urban Interiorites is the product of a student project at the University of Pennsylvania School of Design in which professor Ali Rahim, along with his partners Tiffany Dahien and Virginia Melnyk, realized its potential for interior excellence and innovative appearance. A simple glance at the exterior and a walk through of this avant-garde restaurant captures an onlooker’s imagination and allows the viewer to immerse themselves into the impressive mind-captivating environment where the structures and shapes appear both cutting edge and familiar.