Velvet green seating is coupled with wood latticework in this Japanese restaurant located inside Brooklyn creative hub A/D/O.
Rule of Thirds occupies the rear of the 23,000-square-foot (915-square-metre) MINI-backed space in Greenpoint, which was designed by local studio nArchitects in 2016.

Design team Studio Love is Enough developed the Japanese eatery for restaurateur Sunday Hospitality. It replaces Scandinavian restaurant Norman that had previously occupied the space.
Panels of douglas fir wood wrap the walls of Rule of Thirds and low banquettes constructed from the same wood lines the perimeter of the space. The booth-like seating is upholstered with velvet jade green backrests and brown leather pads.
Elsewhere in the restaurant, layered walnut tables and square tables provide additional accommodation for guests.
A number of elements of the design are intended to take cues from a number of Japanese aesthetics.
"?The Japanese influence is also subtly echoed in the restaurant's design, where an attention to detail creates an environment that applies custom decor elements, such as flexible wooden furniture, hand-thrown ceramic tableware, and a bespoke sake cabinet ? all of which enhance the experience of the cuisine," said A/D/O.

Panels that resemble Shoji screens extend the length of the kitchen. Like the traditional dividers, the sheets are transparent and set against a lattice frame so guests are able to watch as their meals are prepared.
A rectangular bar...