ABOUT MUZO

Muzo is a London-based, award-winning interior design studio specialising in F&B and hospitality, design space for restaurants, bars, cafes and cinemas.

Founded by Mika Kanayama in 2018, we work closely with clients from initial concept design through to completion. Regardless of the scale, we treat each project as equally important – each has its own unique story and character, deserving fresh ideas, perspectives and attention.
We offer services both in the UK and Japan.

Portrait of Mika Kanayama, owner of Muzo

Mika Kanayama was born in Japan and is a resident in the UK. Following a degree in Interior Design in the UK, Mika gained experience at acclaimed and international design studios in London before establishing Muzo.

Her unique background and experience is reflected in her design style and service. Her design approach is a synthesis of influences from both places - focusing on the end experience for those using the space.

AWARDS

Restaurant & Bar Design Award 2024 Shortlist

Cafe European category

A' Design Award 2023-2024 - Silver

Interior Space and Exhibition Design

A' Design Award 2021-2022 - Bronze

Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Archello Best Projects of 2021

Japanese restaurant in London Soho about us page image

TALK TO US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Roberto Nieves, Founder, Castiglione

“Right around a year ago I had the pleasure of meeting Mika Kanayama the Founder and Director of Muzo.

The brief for a specialty espresso bar was to integrate a collection of loves that included the work of a visionary movie director - Kubrick - an admired artist known as the 'master of light' - Turrell - along with elements of retro-futurism and neo-classical Italian design.

Mika wove all of these pieces together with thought, consideration and attention.

Jeremy Deacon and his A-Team - Wataru, Sam, Saint - along with an armada of A/V and lighting specialists also helped bring Castiglione to life.

A very big thanks to Mika, Jeremy and the extended team for transforming disparate dreams into a cohesive reality."

Our interior design in @citizenfemme

The artist loft in Soho-slash-modern French bistro ambience has been cleverly crafted by interior designer Mika Kanayama with dim mood lighting and sleek wooden bistro tables and caramel-toned leather sofas. It’s a space to sink into, allowing each course of the menu while away a few hours. At the back of the restaurant, a greenhouse-style glass roof floods the tables with natural light for a peaceful oasis that couldn’t feel further from the nearby teems of shoppers. Greenery enshrouds these tables too as well as warm orb lighting that gleams like small-moons when the night arrives.

📸 @sarahibbert

Read more about @claudes.kitchen
https://citizen-femme.com/2024/12/11/claudes-london-bistro-restaurant-review/

#restaurantdesign #interiordesign #leicestersquare #alldaydining #bistrorestaurant

We are pleased to share that, our work, Oita Soho Modern Japanese Restaurant has been featured at Best Design Great Britain (bestdesigngreatbritain.com) showcase as one of the best designs from Great Britain!

Learn more about the work at : http://bestdesigngreatbritain.com/?ID=151700

@oitarestaurant

#bestdesigngreatbritain #japaneserestaurant #japandiinterior #japandidesign #interiordesign

We are specialised in designing space for restaurants, bars, cafes and cinemas.

@muzostudio designed @castiglione.london an immersive, experiential artisan coffee shop integrating a video-wall to transport customers to exotic, impossible locations. The chosen design concept blends retro-futurism, Italian neo-classical and theatrical stage design, cleverly juxtaposing and interweaving the technological with the artistic.
The café has been shortlisted for @restaurantandbardesignawards 2024 in Café Europe category.

If you have a project in mind, get in touch with us. Contact link in bio

Castiglione is featured in Premier Hospitality Magazine.
Read full article - https://online.fliphtml5.com/xahs/wuky/#p=50
Also link in bio

Special thanks to
@premierhospitality_mag
@castiglione.london

The best part of Grand Hotel Tremezzo is the gardens at the back. The lush gardens with vibrant foliage, including olives, palm and banana trees, combine with colourful flowers with azaleas, rhododendrons and roses, to create a tropical feel and so heavenly.

We are thrilled to announce that our project Castiglione has been shortlisted for the prestigious @restaurantandbardesignawards 2024 in Café Europe category!

So over the moon, it means the world to us! A big thank you for client, our team, suppliers and contractors for making this happen and bring this to life!

We designed @castiglione.london, an immersive, experiential artisan coffee shop integrating a video-wall to transport customers to exotic, impossible locations. A bold and exciting solution was required to tie this central concept to the sumptuousness of the coffee experience - the chosen design concept blends retro-futurism, Italian neo-classical and theatrical stage design, cleverly juxtaposing and interweaving the technological with the artistic.

#RBDA #RBDA2024 #cafedesign #interiordesign #foodandbeveragedesign #restaurantandbardesignawards #immersivedesign

Restaurant @giacomo_milano at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como.

The place is described, the sparkle of sun on deep water mirrors the effervescence of true dolce far niente—a joyous way of being, playing out in a ravishing landscape.

And we sat there for hours to embrace the ever changing views from the daylight to evening!

While we were in Como, spent a day at Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Art nouveau hotel known for Belle Époque where classical furnishings marry with bold colour schemes, art is all in the details. Stunning and dazzling, must come back again and again…

@ghtlakecomo

#artnouveau #hoteldesign #belleepoque #tremezzo

So honoured to receive the A’Design Award Silver at Gala Night in Como, Italy!
Such a special night and feel super rewarded to celebrate in the beautiful @teatrosocialecomo

Thank you for @oitarestaurant and the team who worked hard for this project!

A’Design Awardの授賞式とガラナイトがイタリアコモで開催されました。
世界最大の国際賞をOita Sohoレストランのインテリアカテゴリーにてシルバー賞を受賞いたしました。
Teatro Socialeでのこの一夜は忘れられない素敵な経験となりました！

@adesigncompetition @adesignaward

#DesingAwards #interiordesign #restaurantdesign #japaneserestaurantdesign　 #japanesedesign #店舗設計 #レストランデザイン

Toilet design!
The customer toilet @castiglione.london is finished throughout in black – in contrast to the main area, flat, low-sheen, textured surfaces are utilised in combination with backlit panels and LED strips to create a sense of calm and quiet.

#toiletdesign #cafedesign

@castiglione.london designed by @muzostudio

Design Challenge
Unifying opposing styles required careful design decisions – to counterpoint classical detailing with hard metallic elements and ‘sci-fi’ lighting - which brought its own challenges in meeting technical and aesthetic requirements. A timber structure finished with venetian plaster and metallic-wax was used for the faceted counter alternative to metal construction.

#venetianplaster
#cafedesign

Muzo designed @castiglione.london , an artisan coffee shop located right behind National Gallery, London.

Our brief was to create an immersive, experiential space integrating a video-wall to transport customers to exotic, impossible locations. A bold and exciting solution was required to tie this central concept to the sumptuousness of the coffee experience. The chosen design concept blended retro-futurism, Italian neo-classical and theatrical stage design, juxtaposing and combining the technological with the artistic.

More photos on our website
www.muzodesign.co.uk

#cafedesign
#immersivecafe
#experientialspacedesign
#retrofuture
#neoclassical

Here we are @clerkenwelldesignweek 2024, seeing many inspiring works of design. Wonderful afternoon spent today!

Some of the great makers and designers
@spectrastone
@jamesukdesign
@lumiidesignuk
@petermorrisarchitects
@dare_studio
@universalfibers

#designweek #CDW24

We are delighted to announce that we have won Silver A’ Design Award 2024 for Oita Soho project!

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this project.
Link in bio to read more.

イタリアの世界最大級のデザインコンペティションにて、Design Award Silver 2024を受賞いたしました!
プロフィール欄のリンクより詳細をご覧いただけます。

@oitarestaurant
@adesigncompetition

Dining under the skylight?
Main dining area has skylight with feature globe lights and greenery.
Designed by @muzostudio

#skylight #restaurantdesign #lightingdesign

@claudeslondon a modern European restaurant set in the heart of Leicester Square.
Designed by @muzostudio

Tables @defraecontractfurniture
Wall lights @walllightingcompany
Willow wall pendant @umagedesign
Greenery @iwant_plants

📸 @sarahibbert

#restaurantdesign #interiordesign #leicestersquare #skylight

Bar design @muzostudio
Modern European restaurant @claudeslondon located in the heart of Leicester Square

📸 @sarahibbert

Furniture @defraecontractfurniture
Wall lights @walllightingcompany
Globe pendant lights @victorianemporium

#oysterbar #bardesign #restaurantdesign

@muzostudio designed a private dining room for @claudeslondon.
This PDR features a skylight, bespoke ceiling light dressed with greenery, vintage wall mirror reflects the reeded glass and exposed bricks, create a sense of being in a indoor garden.

📸 @sarahibbert

#privatediningroom #reededglass #artificialplants #restaurantdesign #pdr

Recent completed project @claudeslondon
Interior is mixture of dark and stained woods, full of plants and raw materials carefully selected to creat a cozy and moody space.
Dine under the skylight?

More photos on our website link in bio.

📸 @sarahibbert

#restaurantdesign #skylight #greenery

Super excited to announce that one of our favourite projects @rai.restaurant is finally opened!
Big congratulations for the team @hotstonelondon! This project was completed with dedications and passions from all parties involved. We are proud of the end result with beautiful Japanese gardens and imposing Acer tree.

What they say about RAI?
“The traditional Japanese garden transports you to a completely another world and the inventive menu makes the whole dining experience even more magical.”

#japaneserestaurant #japanesegarden #artificialtree #inteirordesign #omakase

Muzo is a London-based award-winning interior design studio specialising in F&B and Hospitality sector, restaurants, bars and cinemas.

Revisiting @claudeslondon for photoshoot today.
Can’t wait to share some beautiful photos soon💕

#bardesign #restaurantphotography #seafoodrestaurant

Strolling down to @louisvuittonfoundation

Seeing interesting transition of #Rothko’s early to late works.

Here we are @parisdecohomeofficial in Paris.
Superb design and showcasing their work @gillesetboissier and after party.

#decooff #interiordesign #paris

Muzo’s early cinema design project - part 2
@thegardencinema

#interiordesign #cinemadesign #boxoffice #artdeco

Throwback 2023, you’ve been superb! More projects to come, bring on 2024🙌🏼

We thank you all who engaged with Muzo and given the exciting opportunities this year. Wish you all the best for the upcoming year🎉

#throwback2023 #interiordesign #restaurantdesign #店舗デザイン #インテリアデザイン#cafedesign #japaneserestaurant #seafoodrestaurant

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