The new Japanese pub and eatery is located at the abrasive intersection of church and Gerrard. Nestled among the streetscape, the restaurant is designed to exude its refined personality and style.
The storefront made of smooth platinum gray slate sets a nice contrast with the heavy weathered wooden door. It also wipes out the appearance of overlooked strip mall in which it is positioned. The restaurant building features a minimum number of windows in an attempt to minimise the noise from the bust outdoor.
The interior of Guu Izakaya features small and intimate spaces and acts as an informal eatery. Communal tables and benches at the restaurant help in motivating interaction. The restaurant features a unique exposed kitchen concept and layout, which functions lucidly.
The casual atmosphere of the space has been further promoted by dimly lit space, wherein an assortment of exposed bulbs hangs at various heights. Another distinct interior design feature is the concurrence of raw and new materials creating a modern twist to the zen interiors.
The restaurant features simple platinum slate wall tiles, which are organized in a lattice like manner. Varying protrusions of these tiles result in interesting texture and shadow. An area that has been dedicated to those customers who require more privacy is distinct with a continuous wall-to-ceiling structure of reclaimed wood.
