This new restaurant in Causeway Bay is a study of proportion and continuity.
Hong Kong-based studio In Situ & Partners has completed GYU+bar by Miyoshi, a 4,100-square-foot Japanese-French bistro located in Lee Garden One, Causeway Bay. The project translates the restaurant’s focus on wood-fire cooking into a spatial language defined by geometry, rhythm, and material precision.
The site comprises two adjacent units separated by a public corridor. Instead of concealing this divide, the design acknowledges it as part of the circulation sequence. Using a composition of curves and controlled sightlines, the plan establishes a continuous spatial flow between dining areas, visually aligned with the building’s circular atrium. The result is cohesion without symmetry — a sense of movement structured by calm geometry.
Materiality plays a central role in shaping both atmosphere and hierarchy. Textures of charred wood, granite, and solid timber are employed to express mass and permanence, while metal mesh screens form permeable edges that maintain openness along the corridor. The palette is restrained, relying on natural finishes and muted tones to define spatial boundaries through contrast and touch rather than colour.
Lighting is treated as an architectural element rather than an accessory. Integrated linear sources and recessed lanterns allow the environment to shift gradually throughout the day, accentuating surfaces without overt drama. Curved ceilings and walls guide reflection and shadow, producing an even, diffuse illumination that supports the sense of continuity.
All furniture is custom made to align with the broader formal language of the interior. Curved counters articulate activity zones around the open kitchen, while private rooms employ richer surfaces and softer acoustic treatments. Across the restaurant, consistency of proportion and craftsmanship reinforces the visual coherence of the design.
Photos courtesy of Harold de Puymorin and Luca Bonnefille
