# Undulating Udon Buildings A Wavy Tokyo Noodle Shop by ISSHO Architects By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-noodle-shop References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/51861/noodle-shop-issho-architects/) & [issho](http://www.issho.com/) ISSHO Architects designed this curvaceous Tokyo noodle shop. The restaurant actually specializes in soba, not udon noodles. The exterior was meant to evoke a traditional Japanede townhouse and although the designers managed to capture this feeling, the building looks downright modern. The Tokyo noodle shop's Machiya-style wooden louvers are what give it such a classical vibe. The sensation is recreated inside with a [wavy white sectional ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awt-bar). The shop's owner lives in a [modest apartment above the restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Curvaceous Architecture:** The trend of designing buildings with curvaceous forms presents opportunities for innovative and visually striking architectural designs. - **Blending Tradition and Modernity:** The trend of combining traditional architectural elements with modern aesthetics offers opportunities for creating unique and culturally rich spaces. - **Sensory Interior Experiences:** The trend of creating immersive interior environments that engage multiple senses provides opportunities for creating memorable dining experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can leverage curvaceous designs to create distinctive buildings and structures that stand out in the built environment. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate elements of traditional and modern architecture to create unique and immersive dining spaces that attract and engage customers. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can explore ways to create sensory experiences within spaces, enhancing the overall ambiance and enjoyment for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Noodle Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calgary-noodle-bar.md) - [Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-restaurant.md) - [Japanese Farmhouse-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchi.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Minimalist Warehouse Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sko-restaurant.md) - [Japanese Archipelago Resto Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labysse-monte-carlo.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-bakery.md) - [Stir-fried Japanese Noodle Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-udon-noodles.md)