AZUMA DEN
GROUNDED. DELICATE. VIBRANT. RITUAL. STILLNESS.
Azuma Den’s interior is layered and textural to reflect the culinary layering of east asian cuisine.
The interior scheme is a celebration of the earth’s offerings, drawing from centuries-old dyeing traditions across China, Japan and Korea. The space honours the deep-rooted connection between the land and the ingredients it produces. Each colour tells the story of the soil, the seasons, and the hands that harvest.
The Interior Palette : Ingredient storytelling
Indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) - wisdom & depth, knowledge passed down
Madder Root (Rubia cordifolia) - spice and ancient medicinal traditions
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) - nourishment & energy
Mulberry Bark & Tea Dyes - earthiness & simplicity, soil, brewing
Each installation is celebrating the relationship between people, the food and plant source, the plant becomes a canvas for creativity and each fibre install is a way of recognising this.
Bar seating, booth seating, private booth, bar, small dining area, large dining area, prep kitchen + counter.
Photography
Adam McGrath
Collaborators
Branding + artwork : Claire Grocott
Indigo dye on lanterns : Shibori
Madder dye on silk panels : Daykeepers Cloth
Upholstery : AZ Upholstery
Curtains made from textile waste : Alexis Walhoff
Azuma Den | EAST Hotel Kingston, Canberra