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interiors
The Jinya Ramen Bar location in midtown
Houston is part of a vibrant mixed-use
community populated with bars, restaurants,
and shops. (Photos courtesy YNL.)
Ramen Bar Fuses Traditional And Modern
Japanese restaurant delivers destination for casual dining and drinking.
T
he first Jinya restaurant opened in Tokyo in
vibrant mixed-use community populated with bars,
yet comfortable, environment that embodies the Japa-
2000. Its success convinced Jinya CEO To-
restaurants, and shops. Jinya CEO Takahashi believes
nese dining experience. The use of a variety of wood spe-
monori Takahashi to bring the ramen bar expe-
that the Jinya izakaya concept will be welcomed by young
cies was a primary element in the design, coupled with a
rience to the U.S., opening its first location in California.
working professionals in Houston as a new destination
warm color scheme meant to express a rustic and tradi-
Franchise locations have spread to other major cities.
for casual late-night dining and drinking."
tional atmosphere. The wall-mounted light fixtures, bar
As part of that expansion, YNL Architects Inc., Los
The space is 2,600 sq. ft. and previously a fitness cen-
Angeles, was commissioned to design the Jinya Ramen
ter that was part of a mixed-use development. One of the
Bar location in midtown Houston. YNL also designed
challenges was to transform that space into a food-service
Dull stainless-steel flashing was replaced and the open
the first Texas franchise, Jinya-NASA, also in Houston.
establishment that blends with the existing district,
ramen bar kitchen was clad with rustic stone tiles. In lieu
which is rich in nightlife.
of bland drywall, traditional Japanese stucco finishes cre-
The midtown location is described by YNL principal
Yu-Ngok Lo, AIA, CDT, LEED AP, NCARB, as a "very
The design concept is to offer customers a modern,
counter decoration, brick veneer, and wood furniture
were carefully selected to express the design intent.
ate a more authentic dining experience. To further rein-
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Commercial Architecture June 2017
The Architects
Mixed Use Comes of Age
Living At Clemson
Humidity-Control HVAC For IPA Brew
Modular Approach Curbs Data Center Energy Use
HVAC & Plumbing Products
Ramen Bar Fuses Traditional and Modern
Wood Gallops Full Circle In Riding Facility
Interiors Products
Lighting Elevates Guest Experience
Lighting & Electrical Products
Windows Restore Hotel Facade
Windows & Doors Products
Made-To-Order Masonry For On-The-Go Food
Historic Re-Roof Is A Modern Marvel
Digital Facades Rework Academic Buildings
Thirty Years Of Protecting Records
Showcase
Index
Portfolio
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Cover1
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Cover2
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 1
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 2
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 3
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 4
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 5
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - The Architects
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 7
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Mixed Use Comes of Age
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Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Living At Clemson
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Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 21
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Humidity-Control HVAC For IPA Brew
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 23
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Modular Approach Curbs Data Center Energy Use
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 25
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 26
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 27
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - HVAC & Plumbing Products
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 29
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Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Ramen Bar Fuses Traditional and Modern
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 36
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 37
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Wood Gallops Full Circle In Riding Facility
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 39
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Interiors Products
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 41
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 42
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Lighting Elevates Guest Experience
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 44
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Lighting & Electrical Products
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 46
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 47
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Windows Restore Hotel Facade
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 49
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 50
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Windows & Doors Products
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Made-To-Order Masonry For On-The-Go Food
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 53
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 54
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Historic Re-Roof Is A Modern Marvel
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 56
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 57
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Digital Facades Rework Academic Buildings
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 59
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 60
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Thirty Years Of Protecting Records
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 62
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - 63
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Showcase
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Index
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Portfolio
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Cover3
Commercial Architecture June 2017 - Cover4
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