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Bean to Bar Lounge: A Tasting Experience Like No Other

Riki Watanabe, a prominent figure in interior design, has unveiled the Bean to Bar Lounge in Tokyo, Japan. This innovative concept shop, inspired by the renowned DandeLion chocolate's approach to materials and cacao, offers a unique tasting experience for chocolate enthusiasts. The lounge is designed to allow visitors to enjoy single-origin chocolate sweets from various production areas, providing a one-of-a-kind sensory journey.

The main material used in this project is western red cedar, maintaining consistency with the brand's image in Japan. Watanabe's meticulous approach to showcasing the material involved creating a stunning mosaic pattern, highlighting the essence of the uneven colors of the wood. Despite using the same materials, Watanabe successfully varied the expressions depending on the viewing angles, adding an element of surprise and delight for visitors.

The project, which commenced in October 2018 and concluded in February 2019, showcases Watanabe's exceptional ability to combine unlikely materials, craftsmanship, and aesthetics in a limited space. The Bean to Bar Lounge is a testament to Watanabe's dedication to bringing out the best and unexpected charms of the materials used, providing visitors with a truly immersive and memorable experience.

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