By Sang explores how lighting shapes the dining experience. In Zetland, its calm, minimalist interior balances natural and artificial light, shifting from bright day to warm night tones. Layered materials and sculptural fixtures create a refined play of texture and light that enhances intimacy and atmosphere.
Category: Hospitality
Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia
Year: 2025
Architects: ODD Design
Lighting Design: Electrolight | Donn Salisbury, IALD, CLD | Catriona Venn | Nick Lee
Description
KOTO is a new fine-dining contemporary restaurant in Canberra housed within a heritage-listed pavilion, where the Japanese-style architecture seamlessly blends with masterfully designed architectural lighting to create an immersive visual experience.