A Place To Gather
when
January 2025
how
Editorial Design, Creative Direction, Photography
press
client
Tonchin NYC
with

Angel Anzures (illustration),
‍Ashley Randall (photography),
Tappei Sawasaki (photography),
Kana Motojima (photography),
Kaede Yamada (translation),
Yuto Watanabe (translation),
Mika Nishimura (translation),
Anne Pesquié (translation)

what
A series of photos, illustrations, & interviews about the people who make Tonchin NYC special, presented in book format. Edition of 8 foil-stamped hardcover stab-bound books & edition of 60 softcover square-bound booklets.
why

Presented in English, Japanese, Spanish, & French, A Place To Gather was created as a holiday gift for Tonchin's workers. The publication features 4 in-depth interviews with Tonchin employees, all of whom have contributed meaningful things to Tonchin's food, culture, and atmosphere. Presented in English, Japanese, Spanish, & French, A Place To Gather was created as a holiday gift for Tonchin's workers. The publication features 4 in-depth interviews with Tonchin employees, all of whom have contributed meaningful things to Tonchin's food, culture, and atmosphere.