{"id":3041,"date":"2025-08-23T17:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T17:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laurenhwhite.com\/?p=3041"},"modified":"2025-10-06T11:03:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T11:03:23","slug":"islyn-studio-combines-raw-and-refined-materials-in-miami-beach-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laurenhwhite.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/islyn-studio-combines-raw-and-refined-materials-in-miami-beach-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"Islyn Studio combines raw and refined materials in Miami Beach restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Uchiko<\/div>\n

New York-based Islyn Studio<\/a> look to a nearby Miami Beach<\/a> marina when designing the interiors of a Japanese restaurant, blending “tropical brutalism with the elegance of Japanese deco”.<\/span><\/p>\n

Uchiko<\/a> \u2013 a sister restaurant to Uchi<\/a> in nearby Wynwood \u2013 serves a Japanese menu from James Beard Award\u2011winning chef Tyson Cole.<\/p>\n

\"Restaurant
The host stand at Uchiko is wrapped in layers of woven fringe influenced by Japanese thatched roofs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Located in Sunset Harbor, just across the street from the marina and yacht club, the restaurant’s interior was designed by Islyn Studio<\/a> to reflect both the cuisine and the context.<\/p>\n

“Uchiko is a poetic interpretation of Miami Beach’s spirit, blending tropical brutalism with the elegance of Japanese deco influences to create a space that feels like an escape, yet remains deeply rooted in its marina-side setting,” said the studio.<\/p>\n

\"Bar
The bar is built from deep blue-green glass blocks that catch the light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The space combines multiple textured materials and hand-crafted elements, juxtaposing raw and refined to reflect the industrial yet elevated nature of the adjacent marina.<\/p>\n

Japanese influences are visible throughout, from the woodwork joinery and details to the drapery and light fixtures.<\/p>\n

\"Restaurant
Lighting, woodwork, plants and textiles all blend tropical and Japanese influences<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Guests are greeted by a black host stand wrapped in layers of woven fringe, influenced by Japanese thatched roofs.<\/p>\n

Behind, the concrete wall is pressed with leaves from tropical foliage and framed by large pebbles also embedded into the material.<\/p>\n

\"Seating
More sea green accents are found in tiles across the floor and table tops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bar runs the length of one side and is built from glass blocks in a deep blue-green hue, which catch the light and cast rippled reflections on the tall ceiling.<\/p>\n

Islyn Studio describes the feature as “a glowing jewel that captures the light of the setting sun and casts rippling reflections onto the ceiling, evoking the magic of water at golden hour”.<\/p>\n

\"Booths
Booths are set into teak-wrapped niches that feature louvred shutters behind<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More sea green accents appear in mosaic marble tiles that break up areas of the concrete floor, and larger ceramic tiles that cover select tables and the counter in front of the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Booth seating is tucked into niches wrapped in teak wood, with louvred shutters behind that nod to tropical architecture.<\/p>\n