Articles by Miwa Negoro

Design firm Studio Nutto has renovated a 70s house in Pattaya, Thailand, transforming it into a Japanese bar hidden within the sushi restaurant’s backyard garden. Before embarking on this project, the owner ran Ronin Restaurant, a traditional Japanese eatery, that has been open for seven years. Ronin is known for its authentic Japanese decor, featuring traditional Japanese wood material (yakisugi). Behind the restaurant, there is a 70-year-old house with a garden area that has backyard space adjacent to the restaurant’s backyard. The owner envisioned turning this old house into an interesting space for customers to continue their activities after dining. Thus, he purchased the house and renovated it into “Ronin Bar.” Uniquely, the bar’s entrance is connected to the restaurant’s backyard garden, making it accessible only through this hidden garden pathway.

CC House is a spacious corner terrace home located in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, with a sloping rear garden and a distinctive split-level interior. The renovation retains much of the original structure while thoughtfully adapting it to meet the owner’s new needs. The exterior is simple, featuring a clean white facade and high garden walls that curve around the corner. Above these walls, a matching curved metal facade hints at the design elements found inside.