Inspired by the Yatai stalls, Fukuoka’s collapsible, open-air food network, we created a temporary installation atop the roof of Atelier Berlin to host our residency last summer. For three months, the Torikabin weathered sunshine, storms, and binchotan smoke as guests joined us at its compact 12-seat counter for an evening tasting menu. Collaborating with our friends at Affin design, the Torikabin married utility with refined simplicity in its use of a single material carried all the way through. The minimalist design made for a setting in harmony with the cuisine: yakitori takes one staple — chicken — and breaks it down into its elements, effectively using every part to produce an entire menu. In our view, working within constraints can inspire the most creativity. Except when it comes to whiskey highballs; those should remain as free-flowing as possible.