PORTFOLIO
one80 Izakaya
AWARD WINNER / BIG SEE Interior Design Award 2024
one80 Concept
CLIENT
2023
YEAR
Mgarr, Gozo
LOCATION
Hospitality
CATEGORY
Interior Design, Custom Furniture, Project Management
SERVICES
Hush Studios / Earth and Castle
PHOTOS / VIDEO
Design Details
In collaboration with one80 Concept, KEIRO Architecture and Design undertook the challenge of transforming a bare garage in Mgarr, Gozo, into a dynamic Asian culinary destination—one80 Izakaya. This project marked one80’s debut in Asian cuisine, setting a new precedent for their future endeavors.
The design journey began with meticulous research into Asian aesthetics, focusing on the principles, textures, color palettes, materials, and cultural nuances intrinsic to Japanese traditions. Armed with a deep appreciation of these elements, we crafted a contemporary spatial experience that genuinely embodies the spirit of Japanese dining.
The interior design artfully balances warm, inviting wood finishes with intricate tilework, sleek metal accents, and rich, tactile textures. The resulting space not only honors traditional Japanese culinary culture but also introduces it through a modern lens, offering patrons an immersive, sensory-rich experience from the moment they enter. The project’s success was recognized with the prestigious BIG SEE Interior Design Award 2024, underscoring its excellence in hospitality design.
The Design Process
The Design Unfolded
Testimonial
/one80 Group
Engaging KEIRO for our design and architectural needs for our two latest projects within our Group was a decision we will not regret for the expansion of our brand.
The projects are ‘one80 St. Christopher Str. Valletta, Malta’ and ‘one80 Izakaya, Mgarr Gozo’.
KEIRO demonstrated professionalism, skill, innovation and time management for our two projects happening mutually in a set time frame 2022 Q3 and Q4 and 2023 Q1. They have created the design aspects of the projects and gave them identity in line to our brief and vision. The design was so professionally executed, the Valletta restaurant project won the People’s Choice Award in the MASP Awards Ceremony hosted by the Planning Authority.
KEIRO is a one-stop shop and made the process easier since apart from our design needs they also assisted us with the notarial requirements for the two projects, one of which required inception from construction stage. KEIRO sourced the contractors and took over the management of the projects on the floor whilst allowing us to continue focusing on our other outlets already in operation within the Group.
Keith and Rosianne Schembri were always on call, approachable and by our side for anything that needed their support during the process.
We will undoubtedly engage KEIRO with any future projects or needs for one80.
To be recommended to anyone who is after professional architectural and design work with no fuss and added stress.