The floor is on the top of Toranomon Hills Station Tower, a 49-story skyscraper designed by OMA and Shohei Shigematsu. Entrance to Michelin-starred chef Keita Kitamura’s new restaurant designed by Space Copenhagen is through a tall double door, decorated with graphic engraving and two burnished brass bars.

A sculptural element created ad hoc like those with the round shapes of the host station in the guest reception lounge area, bright and furnished with small, comfortable seats, from which there is access to both the terrace and the very bright dining room with 40 covers, open kitchen and an endless view of the city. Natural light enhances the soft tones of the oak, leather, and fabrics chosen for wall and floor coverings, chairs, tables, and sofas, as well as the dark tones of the burnished brass paneling lining the kitchen. Another sculptural element, a gray natural stone island, serves as a waiter’s station and a link between the kitchen and guests, while other wood paneling designs and separates a small private room.

The dècor condenses craftsmanship, high-quality natural materials, and color balance, and the atmosphere is light and inviting. After 15 years in Paris, the chef wanted a working and welcoming space where he could experience a fusion of French gastronomy and Japanese terroir. “From the welcoming lounge to the open kitchen with sweeping views of the Tokyo skyline, each element has been thoughtfully crafted to curate an elevated dining experience, blending elegance with a sense of comfort,” Peter Bundaard Rützou and Signe Bindslev Henriksen.