Perched overlooking Olympia, Wolves of Tokyo is an elevated space promising an immersive experience, seamlessly blending Japanese aesthetics, mixology, and an atmosphere of celebration. Designed by Run For The Hills with ambiance shifts from a relaxed afternoon retreat to a pulsating evening hotspot, with live DJ performances curated to capture the essence of Tokyo’s diverse music scene, transforming the rooftop into a dynamic social hub as the sun sets.
The interior is layered with bespoke Japanese tasselled lanterns and a hero gantry light installation crafted from rich paper, casting ambient pools of light through the space. Japanese dovetail wooden structured booths anchor the dining areas, complemented by a wooden Japanese style gantry and tasselled fabric gantry framing the room with sculptural detail. Deep indigo blue booth seating sits on chrome legs, whilst blue lacquered reflective tables catch and play with the light, shifting from mercurial magic by night to casual cool by day.
The bar and sushi counter are the beating heart of Wolves – washed in colour-change light, waterfall violet marble and gleaming steel. A celebration of raw finishes meeting traditional Japanese craft principles. The semi-open sushi kitchen forms a theatre in itself, with chefs at work becoming part of the experience. Above the counter, a timber-jointed gantry shelving with knotted detail glows softly down onto beautifully plated sushi, whilst an angular stainless back bar sparkles with integrated light over reeded antique mirrored tiles. Throughout the main bar, sushi counter and PDR joinery, a colour-change lighting system morphs the mood from warm golden daylight through to electric blues, reds and hot neon pinks – completely transforming the atmosphere from day into night.
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