Projects – LES VRAIS – Ariake – David Pompa – Stellar Works

Cultureplex – Ariake

Project designers: Love Is Enough

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

This multipurpose and communal central space uses Ariake furniture all over its venue.

Cultureplex Manchester, Ariake, Saga Chairs, LES VRAIS

Cultureplex is described as “community centre for a modern city”. They provice well-equipped areas to work aswell as a event spaces, a restaurant, a cinema and a coffee counter.

Cultureplex Manchester, Ariake, Saga Chairs, LES VRAIS
Cultureplex Manchester, Ariake, Saga Chairs, LES VRAIS
Cultureplex Manchester, Ariake, Saga Chairs, LES VRAIS

The space is a modern take on a public square and is inspired by Manchester’s libraries and halls. Love Is Enough tries to retain the classic, industrial Manchester elements as much as possible.

Cultureplex Manchester, Ariake, Saga Chairs, LES VRAIS

Kufuku Restaurant, Tokyo – Ariake

Project designers: Keiji Ashizawa, Toshiya Nakamura & Ai Fujii

Location: Tokyo, Japan

This 70 years old house converted to a restaurant has been given a whole new look with modern Ariake furniture.

Kufuku Restaurant, Ariake, LES VRAIS

In a neighbourhood full of modern buildings Kufuku really stands out. It looks like time had stopped in this restaurant. Keiji Ashizawa pefectly combined the antique look with Ariaki furniture.

Kufuku Restaurant, Ariake, Outline Barstool, LES VRAIS
Kufuku Restaurant, Ariake, Outline Barstool, LES VRAIS
Kufuku Restaurant, Ariake, Outline Chair, LES VRAIS

Originally the first floor was designed to be a shop floor and the second floor was used as a residential space. Currently the space is used as a French restaurant while paying respect to Japanese culture.

Kufuku Restaurant, Ariake, Dovetail Stool, LES VRAIS

Yama Dessert Shop – Ariake

Location: Tokyo, Japan

This cosy French restaurant in Toyko makes perfect use of Ariake’s Outline Barstools.

Yama Dessert Shop, Ariake, Outline Barstool, LES VRAIS
Yama Dessert Shop, Ariake, Outline Barstool, LES VRAIS
Yama Dessert Shop, Ariake, Outline Barstool, LES VRAIS
Yama Dessert Shop, Ariake, Outline Barstool, LES VRAIS
Yama Dessert Shop, Ariake, Outline Barstool, LES VRAIS

Arita Huis Hotel – Ariake

Location: Saga, Japan

Arita Huis is surrounded by Arita porcelain and finished with Ariake furniture.

Arita Huis Hotel,  Ariake, Ariake Chair, LES VRAIS

Ariake David Pompa Zero lighting & Stellar Works furniture and lighting architecture interior design projects

Arita Huis Hotel,  Ariake, Dovetail Stool, LES VRAIS
Arita Huis Hotel,  Ariake, Dovetail Stool, LES VRAIS
Arita Huis Hotel,  Ariake, Holm Chair, LES VRAIS

The Dutch East India Company played a big part in the development of Arita porcelain, which is why the word ‘huis’ is used.

Arita Huis Hotel,  Ariake, Holm Chair, LES VRAIS

Duo Residence Penthouse, Singapore – Ariake

Interior designer: Gabriel Tan

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Duo Residence Penthouse in Singapore is lavishly designed with contemporary work and spectacular views.

Duo residence penthouse, Ariake, Ariake Chair, LES VRAIS,

The studio principal was designed by Gabriel Tan such as the dining table, dining chairs and vases in this space, as well as the sofa, coffee table and TV console in the living room.

Duo residence penthouse, Ariake, Ariake Chair, LES VRAIS,
Duo residence penthouse, Ariake, Saga Stool, LES VRAIS
Duo residence penthouse, Ariake, Ariake Chair, LES VRAIS,

Inspired by the interior treatments of an apartment Gabriel had experienced at Mies van der Rohe’s Lafayette Park in Detroit, we wanted to work with colours in a strong and decisive manner – this intention was especially evident in the the bedrooms, where grey and green tones flow from ceiling to walls.

Duo residence penthouse, Ariake, Saga Stool, LES VRAIS,


Restaurant Sola Fukuoka – Ariake

Interior Design: Koichi Futatsumata Studio

Location: Fukuoka, Japan

This one-star restaurant not only excels with their food, but also with their interior design.

Restaurant Sola Fukuoka, Ariake, Ariake Chair, LES VRAIS

The restaurant is set in a passenger terminal commercial complex overseeing the Hakata bay. While the restaurants still maintains its spacious look, it has also created an intimate feeling.

Restaurant Sola Fukuoka, Ariake, Ariake Chair, LES VRAIS
Restaurant Sola Fukuoka, Ariake, Ariake Chair, LES VRAIS
Restaurant Sola Fukuoka, Ariake, Ariake Chair, LES VRAIS

Sola, a project by chef who received a Michelin star tries to keep the distance between the customers and staff as small as possible. This feeling has been created by the open kitchen and very big counter in the middle.

Restaurant Sola Fukuoka, Ariake, Ariake Chair, LES VRAIS

Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Hotel – Ariake

Interior Designers: Mariel Lozano, Erina Ho & Lina Zedig.

Location: Kyoto, Japan

A luxury hotel with 7 rooms, each designed around Wagashi, a specific Japanese sweet.

Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Hotel, Ariake, Holm Chair, LES VRAIS

This traditional Japanese house is a luxurious hotel with a very authentic interior. Each of the 7 rooms is designed around Wagashi, a specific Japanese sweet.

Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Hotel, Ariake, Holm Chair, LES VRAIS
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Hotel, Ariake, Holm Chair, LES VRAIS
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Hotel, Ariake, LES VRAIS

Not only do they experiment with contemporary and traditional settings, but they also support emerging artists by displaying a lot of one-of-a kind objects.

Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Hotel, Ariake, LES VRAIS