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HELLO NORI KING WEST

TORONTO, ON

Concrete Cashmere is thrilled to be part of the completion of Hello Nori’s flagship location in Toronto, Ontario, marking the renowned hand roll restaurant’s Eastern Canadian debut. Located in the heart of the vibrant King West neighbourhood, this new space spans an impressive 2,574 square feet, embodying a harmonious blend of innovative interior design, functionality, and cultural storytelling.

Hello Nori’s new Toronto flagship location reflects the brand’s minimalist yet striking aesthetic, brought to life with thoughtful interior design. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi and Toronto’s rich industrial heritage, the design merges natural textures with modern elements to create an unforgettable dining atmosphere.

A breathtaking undulating wooden ceiling serves as the focal point of the space, drawing inspiration from Toronto’s historical ties to the textile industry. The dynamic form captures the movement of fabric, creating an interplay of light and shadow that transforms the restaurant into an immersive environment.

Staying true to Hello Nori’s core philosophy, the King West location features a menu of meticulously crafted hand rolls, each made to order using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Central to the dining experience is a 36-seat U-shaped bar, where guests can enjoy an up-close view of the meticulous preparation process, showcasing the artistry and precision that define Hello Nori’s culinary excellence.

Category
Restaurant

Client
Hello Nori Restaurants

Services Rendered
Interior Design

Location
648 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M7

Size
2,574 sq. ft.

Photography
Mark Yuen Visuals

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680 - 838 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC  V6C 0A6

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Hello Nori Brentwood https://concretecashmere.com/project/hello-nori-brentwood/ https://concretecashmere.com/project/hello-nori-brentwood/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:04:38 +0000 https://concretecashmere.com/?post_type=project&p=2148

HELLO NORI BRENTWOOD

BURNABY, BC

The newest Hello Nori restaurant, located in The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby, BC, marks the brand’s second location, designed and built by our team at Concrete Cashmere Designs. This 1,802 sq. ft. space continues to embody Hello Nori’s dedication to providing an elevated hand roll experience, but with distinct design elements that set it apart from its original Robson Street location.

The Brentwood location’s interior reflects a deeper connection to the Pacific Northwest, combining natural materials like wood, metal, and concrete to create an ambiance inspired by the region’s landscapes. The design mirrors the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfections—paired with Western modernism. The use of these materials evokes mountain landscapes, contrasting with the wave-like wooden ceiling that draws inspiration from the ocean, similar to the Robson location but with a more pronounced connection to Vancouver’s unique blend of urban and natural beauty.

The U-shaped bar remains a central feature, offering 24 seats where patrons can observe the hand roll-making process up close, a key part of the Hello Nori experience. The menu continues to offer their popular hand rolls, featuring sustainable, fresh seafood, with options for various dietary preferences.

Overall, the Brentwood Hello Nori location represents a thoughtful evolution of the brand’s design ethos, maintaining its signature elements while reflecting the local environment in a unique way.

Category
Restaurant

Client
Hello Nori Restaurants

Services Rendered
Interior Design / Permit Application,
Project Management,
Construction

Location
1920 Willingdon Avenue, #1114, Burnaby, BC

Size
1,802 sq. ft.

Find out more about us.

680 - 838 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC  V6C 0A6

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 OAKBERRY Açaí Bowls & Smoothies (Gastown) https://concretecashmere.com/project/oakberry-gastown/ https://concretecashmere.com/project/oakberry-gastown/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:40:32 +0000 https://concretecashmere.com/?post_type=project&p=2048

OAKBERRY AÇAÍ BOWLS & SMOOTHIES

GASTOWN, VANCOUVER, BC

OAKBERRY Açaí Bowls & Smoothies (Gastown)

Restaurant / Franchise Chain

 

OAKBERRY AÇAI BOWLS is a healthy fast food, present in more than 35 countries and with more than 600 stores. Originating in Brazil in 2016, it rose quickly to fame and has rapidly expanded globally, with its most recent chain of openings in Vancouver, BC.

Concrete Cashmere provided the full scope of services for another of OAKBERRY’s newest locations in Gastown, Vancouver. The work included design and permit application, construction, and project management. 

 

 

Category
Restaurant / Chain

Client
OAKBERRY Açaí Bowls & Smoothies

Services Rendered
Design / Permit Application,
Construction,
Project Management,

Location
389 Water Street, Vancouver, BC

Size
600 sq. ft.

Find out more about us.

680 - 838 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC  V6C 0A6

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 OAKBERRY Açaí Bowls & Smoothies (W 8th) https://concretecashmere.com/project/oakberry-west-eight/ https://concretecashmere.com/project/oakberry-west-eight/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:36:45 +0000 https://concretecashmere.com/?post_type=project&p=2036

OAKBERRY AÇAÍ BOWLS & SMOOTHIES

WEST 8TH AVE, VANCOUVER, BC

OAKBERRY Açaí Bowls & Smoothies (West 8th Avenue)

Restaurant / Franchise Chain

 

OAKBERRY AÇAI BOWLS is a healthy fast food, present in more than 35 countries and with more than 600 stores. Originating in Brazil in 2016, rose quickly to fame and has rapidly expanded globally, with its most recent opening in Vancouver.

Concrete Cashmere provided the full scope of services for OAKBERRY’s W 8th Avenue location, which included design and permit application, construction, and project management. 

 

 

Category
Restaurant / Chain

Client
OAKBERRY Açaí Bowls & Smoothies

Services Rendered
Design / Permit Application,
Construction,
Project Management,

Location
533 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Size
795 sq. ft.

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680 - 838 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC  V6C 0A6

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OAKBERRY Açaí Bowls & Smoothies (W Broadway) https://concretecashmere.com/project/oakberry-west-broadway/ https://concretecashmere.com/project/oakberry-west-broadway/#respond Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:35:35 +0000 https://concretecashmere.com/?post_type=project&p=1979

OAKBERRY AÇAÍ BOWLS & SMOOTHIES

WEST BROADWAY, VANCOUVER, BC

OAKBERRY Açaí Bowls & Smoothies (West Broadway)

Restaurant / Franchise Chain

 

OAKBERRY AÇAI BOWLS is a healthy fast food, present in more than 35 countries and with more than 600 stores. Originating in Brazil in 2016, rose quickly to fame and has rapidly expanded globally, with its most recent opening in Vancouver.

Concrete Cashmere provided the full scope of services for this tenant improvement project, including design and permit application, construction, and project management. 

 

 

Category
Restaurant / Chain

Client
OAKBERRY Açaí Bowls & Smoothies

Services Rendered
Design / Permit Application,
Construction,
Project Management,

Location
3139 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Size
600 sq. ft.

Find out more about us.

680 - 838 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC  V6C 0A6

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Bánh Mi Très Bon https://concretecashmere.com/project/banh-mi-tres-bon/ https://concretecashmere.com/project/banh-mi-tres-bon/#respond Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:32:04 +0000 https://concretecashmere.com/?post_type=project&p=1953

BáNH MI TRèS BON

WHITE ROCK, BC

Bánh Mi Très Bon

Restaurant

 

Bánh Mì Très Bon is a modern Vietnamese Restaurant serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine and Bánh Mì sandwiches with locations in Richmond and White Rock, BC.

Concrete Cashmere provided the full scope of services for this tenant improvement project, including design and permit application, construction, and project management. 

 

 

Category
Restaurant

Client
Bánh Mi Très Bon

Services Rendered
Design / Permit Application,
Construction,
Project Management,

Location
1459 Jonhston Road, White Rock, BC

Size
1,787 sq. ft.

Find out more about us.

680 - 838 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC  V6C 0A6

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Gram Cafe https://concretecashmere.com/project/gram-cafe/ https://concretecashmere.com/project/gram-cafe/#respond Sun, 30 Jan 2022 01:05:15 +0000 https://concretecashmere.com/?post_type=project&p=1754

GRAM CAFE

THE AMAZING BRENTWOOD

Gram® was founded in Osaka in 2014 specializing in Premium Pancake that quickly became a huge hit launching its cafes across BC. Its newest location opened at The Amazing Brentwood complex featuring a vibrant, biophilic interior design giving true to provoking a unique and enjoyable experience for Gram Cafe’s guests. 

Category
Restaurant

Client
Gram Cafe & Pancake

Services Rendered
Interior Design,
Construction

Location
4567 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby, BC

Size
1,200 sq. ft.

Find out more about us.

680 - 838 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC  V6C 0A6

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Hello Nori https://concretecashmere.com/project/hello-nori-hand-roll/ https://concretecashmere.com/project/hello-nori-hand-roll/#respond Sat, 29 Jan 2022 21:34:10 +0000 https://concretecashmere.com/?post_type=project&p=1591

HELLO NORI ROBSON

VANCOUVER, BC

Concrete Cashmere provided full design and construction management services for the original Hello Nori concept restaurant, a 1,500 SF experiential Japanese-inspired hand roll bar located on Robson Street in Vancouver, BC.

This flagship location set the tone for the brand’s minimalist and modern aesthetic, blending natural materials and clean lines to create a welcoming and immersive dining experience.

Hello Nori offers an elevated culinary experience and is the first restaurant in Vancouver to exclusively serve Japanese hand rolls — crispy nori filled with warm rice and the freshest locally sourced, sustainable seafood and produce. Each hand roll is served one at a time and meant to be eaten immediately, allowing diners to savour the crispness of the nori in delicious contrast to the cold, fresh seafood.

The U-shape bar perches 24 seats with full view of the hand roll making action. From the subtle ocean waves of the wood ceiling to the crass (un)finished concrete, our design team stayed true to the Wabi Sabi vision while ensuring compliance with the current public health and safety protocols.

The inspiration for the design of the restaurant was to transcend authenticity by finding beauty in imperfections.  Modelled after the Wabi-Sabi way of life, the structure and details “appreciate and accept complexity while at the same time, values simplicity.” The restaurant’s distinguishing features combines a mix of raw materials such as wood, metal, and concrete.

Following the success of the flagship location, Hello Nori has expanded to multiple high-profile destinations, including The Amazing Brentwood, CF Richmond Centre Mall, King West in Toronto, and the newly launched Hello Nori Signature at Park Royal in West Vancouver. Each location continues the brand’s minimalist yet immersive design language, thoughtfully crafted to deliver a cohesive and elevated dining experience.

 

Category
Restaurant

Client
Hello Nori Restaurants

Services Rendered
Interior Design,
Project Management,
Construction

Location
1165 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Size
1,500 sq. ft.

Photography
Ema Peter

Find out more about us.

680 - 838 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC  V6C 0A6

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Lighthouse Indian Kitchen https://concretecashmere.com/project/1205/ https://concretecashmere.com/project/1205/#respond Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:08:26 +0000 https://concretecashmere.com/?post_type=project&p=1205

Lighthouse Indian Kitchen

SURREY, BC

Lighthouse Indian Kitchen

Commercial/Restaurant

Lighthouse Indian Kitchen provides the best tasty Indian cuisine with multiple locations in North America.

Concrete Cashmere provided design and construction project management for this restaurant project.

The restaurant was demolished to integrate its new branding for a more modern and sleeker design. Our team provided designs for the back and front-of-house with custom millwork for the cashier counter and banquet seating. One of the highlights is the 3D featured arch with wainscoting to fit the theme.

Category
Commercial/Restaurant

Client
Lighthouse Indian Kitchen

Services Rendered
Interior Design,
Construction,
Project Management

Location
12815, 96 Avenue, Surrey, BC

Find out more about us.

680 - 838 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC  V6C 0A6

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