Craft & Concept completes huit sushi restaurant
Swiss studio Craft & Concept completes Huit Sushi, a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Montreux, Switzerland, where spatial clarity and material restraint subtly redefine the dining experience. The project reflects a nuanced interpretation of Japanese design, placing focus on proportion, rhythm, and atmosphere instead of ornament. The interior is organized around a cross-shaped plan, with a unique lighting design at its core. Two intersecting walls — one in polished metal, the other a softly glowing acrylic with integrated LEDs — segment the space into four distinct yet fluid zones: an open kitchen, cocktail bar, dining area, and a waiting lounge.
Swiss studio Craft & Concept completes Huit Sushi | all images courtesy of Craft & Concept
Precise Spatial Logic inspired by japanese design
For Craft & Concept, the task was to create a flexible, anonymous space that doesn’t overemphasize the operational processes. With Huit Sushi, the Swiss studio applies a restrained yet precise interpretation of Japanese spatial logic, where atmosphere comes from rhythm and material presence rather than bold decoration. Their approach prioritizes a simple organizational composition and a precise combination of textures and materials.
the project reflects a nuanced interpretation of Japanese design
custom-made led wall becomes ambient centerpiece
At the very center of Huit Sushi’s design is a custom-developed LED wall, which was fabricated entirely in-house by Craft & Concept. This glowing partition acts as both a luminous backdrop and the primary atmospheric feature. The lighting system provides a consistent, even glow, avoiding common issues like visible LED strips or uneven diffusion. With its fully adjustable RGB spectrum, the color can shift seamlessly, allowing the ambiance to change from one mood to another without drifting into unwanted hues. This central partition also integrates a flush, illuminated restroom door, designed to either blend into the wall or stand out through its tone and brightness.
the unique LED lighting wall delivers a consistent, ambient glow
The studio’s precise approach extends to every detail, from the acoustic ceiling panels that ensure auditory comfort to the bespoke furniture. The bar counters, tables, and seating are all custom-designed and crafted from a unique, inhomogeneous acrylic blend. This introduces subtle variations in appearance and touch, creating a loose surface effect that adds depth to the minimalist aesthetic. The material palette is intentionally restrained, centered on light, monochrome, earthy textures with black accents from the furniture. In contrast, a matte black monolithic restroom reinforces the project’s emphasis on clarity and controlled emotion. Through this synthesis of design and custom fabrication, Huit Sushi becomes an immersive environment shaped by light, material, and spatial rhythm.
with a fully adjustable RGB spectrum, the color can shift seamlessly
the custom-developed LED wall was fabricated entirely in-house by Craft & Concept
the cross-shaped layout creates four distinct, yet fluid zones
the palette is restrained to light, monochrome textures with black furniture accents
atmosphere is shaped by proportion, rhythm, and material presence
the acrylic wall intersects with a polished metal surface to define the space
Craft & Concept prioritizes a simple organizational composition and a precise combination of textures and materials
project info:
name: Huit Sushi
studio: Craft & Concept | @craft_and_concept
location: Montreux, Switzerland
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