Built during a time of economic expansion in the economic boom of the 1980s and closed in 2004, Kiyotomo sushi bar is one of the few remaining intact interiors conceived by Japanese designer Kuramata Shiro. Part of the vanguard of post-1960s Japanese design, Kuramata designed hundreds of furniture objects and interior spaces during his lifetime; this space stands out for its playful accents, subtle craftsmanship, and precise attention to detail.
In this video, curators, conservators, and craftsmen recall the challenges and surprises of acquiring, dismantling, and relocating an entire building from Tokyo to Hong Kong.