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Michi Kusa Japanese Restaurant,
Framingham, MA

COMMERCIAL: Office Retail Hospitality
       
Michi Kusa Restaurant, Framingham, MA
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An economical steel frame box houses the calm modern interior of this suburban Japanese restaurant. The exterior is defined by a striated cladding of cement panels and stained wood weathered trim.  Extensive daylight is provided via a corner atrium and clerestory windows. The airy interior is detailed with custom millwork, built-in furniture, and paper and fabric light fixtures.  A zero-waste woven wood panel ceiling is suspended, integrated with the building services.  Research with a boat builder yielded a canopy of suspended ten to twelve foot long translucent wood veneer light fixtures above the sushi bar, inspired by the light saturated bamboo forest.