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Would you sit and eat at this restaurant?! I wouldn't be brave enough!

By Shannon Elizabeth McInerney

Services for Real Estate Pros with DesigningReality

May 10, 2007 04:04 AM

National Art Center Tokyo, Cafe Seating As a designer of corporate interiors I browse through many corporate furniture websites. I found this 'picture of the month' of the National Art Center in Japan on the Fritz Hansen Website. It's one of my new favorites!

Would you sit on these Fritz Hansen chairs and eat at this restaurant? I don't think I could get passed my fear of heights for this one, no matter how good the food was!

What an interesting architectural space though! Japanese architecture is so amazingly beautiful and really pushes the envelope for new and exciting design ideas!

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Joan Mirantz

Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH

Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

Shannon...that is beautiful!

It reminds me of the new platform they have built at the Grand Canyon. It hangs way out and you can see through the botton!

May 11, 2007 03:54 PM

Kathleen Lordbock

Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN

Keller Williams Realty Professionals

It looks like the bow of the Titanic.

May 11, 2007 05:33 PM

Jennifer Kirby

Kirby Fine Homes - Minneapolis, MN

The Luxury Agent

I would ask to sit at the bar. At least I could have a drink and not think about how high up I was. The "view" would be a little scary. Hmmm, but I like roller coasters?

May 12, 2007 03:12 PM

Duayne Weir

Investment Realities LLC/MarketLink Realty - Ham Lake, MN

Minnesota Real Estate Agent

Shannon, Yes I would eat there just for the experience and I would also take many photo's to prove it!! Great post thanks for sharing.

Good Day!! have a cup of java and a smile on me :)

May 13, 2007 02:08 PM

"Tommy" Decebal

HomeSpector Inc. 516-851-5833 - Farmingdale, NY

Adamescu Long Island NY MASTER Home Inspector

Hi I just Wanted to say Hello and To Introduce Myself.

I'm Tommy A Certified Home Inspector here in Long Island.

We're neighbors. I'm located in Farmingdale. And you?

Can you introduce your company?I would like to meet my neighbors.

Thank you,

Tommy

Oct 24, 2007 06:45 PM

Dena Stevens

Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO

Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004

My thoughts went the same place Mary Pope Handy did - Cool looking place but it the waiter looks like Darth Vader I'm gone!

Nov 03, 2007 03:22 PM

Mehmet Met Dilsiz

FND Photography / M2 Real Estate Solutions - Midvale, UT

WOW Shannon...

I would try to eat but with all the symmetry, I think I would be taking pictures rather than eating :) This is really neat...

Nov 04, 2007 08:22 AM

Diana Dupre'

San Diego, CA

Behind the scenes making people look great.

Sorry, I'm not seeing the problem with eating there. Nothing different than eating at a rooftop restaurant...now if it was suspended without the structure below it then I'd be excited!

Nov 04, 2007 10:29 AM

Peter Verlezza

SMB Networks LLC - Woodbridge, CT

I love what that looks like and only can imagine the food tastes better with the senses so challenged with everything happening. One of my favorite places to dine was Windows on the World" the restaurant at the North Tower of the World Trade Center. I used to like the movement of the building (and yes it moved). I miss that place.

Nov 04, 2007 12:01 PM

"Tommy" Decebal

HomeSpector Inc. 516-851-5833 - Farmingdale, NY

Adamescu Long Island NY MASTER Home Inspector

Yes I like it .Where is located?Here in NY?

Tommy

Nov 04, 2007 02:35 PM

"Tommy" Decebal

HomeSpector Inc. 516-851-5833 - Farmingdale, NY

Adamescu Long Island NY MASTER Home Inspector

Wish you a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a great year in 2008.

Tommy New York Certified Home Inspector Long Island NY Nassau/Suffolk Home Inspections

Dec 24, 2007 12:24 AM

Pam Graham

All Real Estate Options - Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, Clay & St Johns Counties

I could as long as I never looked down. Not a good place for someone who is drunk! :)

Dec 27, 2007 07:08 AM

Charles G. Hennebeul

AMERICAN CASH SOLUTIONS INC - Melville, NY

This is cool. This reminds me of a futuristic settng in some settlement on Mars which the Japanese are very passionate about.

Kindly

Charles G. Hennebeul

Owner

American Cash Solutions Inc.

http://www.mybuildingfunds.com

http://www.activerain.com/amcashinc

Mar 21, 2008 12:37 PM

Harley Ramsey

Keller Williams - Chatsworth, CA

Chatsworth, CA Real Estate

Hi Shannon, What a cool picture! I think I could handle eating there, but I wouldn't want to be a waitress there. It made me think of the helicopter pad converted into a tennis court for Agassi and Federer suspended high atop that ship-shaped hotel in Dubai. Cheers, Harley

Mar 21, 2008 04:31 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Shannon,

Wow! This would not be my idea of a restful, comfortable environment for dining. It's spectacular, though, isn't it?

Mike in Tucson

Oct 13, 2008 06:48 AM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

I certainly would, it looks like it would be fun, but I'm not sure they would allow me to bring a camera to show the view to friends. (Doesn't look like that kind of place)

Nov 01, 2008 05:45 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Shannon,

You haven't posted since 5/10, but I see that you're on line tonight. Time to write another post on your blog! You're good at this, and Google will find you if you keep adding content.

Much Success,
Mike in Tucson

Nov 02, 2008 11:39 AM

Shannon Elizabeth McInerney

DesigningReality - Dumfries, VA

Mike,

Thanks! Yes, I really have a hard time finding the time to blog these days... I really do need to get back into it! Thanks for your comments! :)

Nov 03, 2008 09:02 AM

Elayna Fernandez

the Positive MOM - Fort Worth, TX

BE Positive and You'll BE Powerful!

Elayna Wonderful post Shannon and welcome back! Mike is right, your posts are useful and blogging will do you good. Ciao