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Aburi Hana

Having established itself as the premier concept of its kind in Toronto, Hana is a modern Kyō-Kaiseki experience by Aburi Restaurants Canada in Yorkville.  Kyō-Kaiseki is a traditional Kyōto-style course menu steeped in history and ritual. Chef Nakagawa’s modern interpretation embodies and elevates the tradition to create a distinctively contemporary experience. The brand takes this concept of traditional techniques merged with a modern sensibility to bring the brand vision to life as a premier dining experience. Every interaction and touchpoint was refined and distilled, every tactile experience crafted at the highest level of quality. Employing traditional Japanese calligraphy with modern typography and a restrained brand palette ensures the experience feels authentically refined. 

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Brand Identity

Full System, applied to all touch-points

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Brand Identity

Full System, applied to all touch-points

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Brand Identity

Full System, applied to all touch-points

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Stationery & Printed touchpoints

High-End finishing for a luxe experience

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Signage & Wayfinding

Integrated with interior design

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Signage & Wayfinding

Integrated with interior design

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Signage & Wayfinding

Integrated with interior design

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Menu Design

Customer leather menu binders, place-mats and table top details

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Lapel Pins

Mother of pearl, with gold detailing

Digital Experience & Art Direction

Website Design and Art Direction for all content

PHOTOGRAPHY

Samantha Pierre, Paula Wilson & Ian Lanterman

CLIENT

Aburi Group

CALLIGRAPHY

Kiysuu