Kasa Moto

Above Toronto’s vibrant Yorkville neighbourhood, Kasa Moto’s reimagined rooftop bar and lounge offers a refined high-end and experiential hospitality design — a serene midday respite and a buzzy hub for evenings out. A collaborative project, Denizens of Design and DS Studio merged hospitality architecture in Toronto with Japanese tranquility, resulting in a space that is both cosmopolitan and calm.

Accessed through the restaurant’s interior dining space, patrons slip past an elegant breeze wall of black brick masonry. The bricks form a Tetris pattern that elevates traditional materials and creates an entryway glowing with soft light. Beyond the concierge station, a striking pink Cosmopolitan Quartzite bar introduces the rooftop and anchors the site. The roof features the Japanese preservation technique of Shou Sugi Ban – a nod to both architecture and a brand experience that balances heritage with innovation.

A dramatic pergola outlines the dining zones, carving a unique silhouette against the glass and steel skyline. Its custom dining environment offers shade, intimacy, and an immersive guest experience. Dimmable lighting behind a charred valence, and portable table lamps, enhance the mood. Kiln-dried white oak, subway-inspired banquettes, and handcrafted wood detailing nod to Japanese craftsmanship in this standout Yorkville restaurant renovation.