Project Overview

Active Conductors was honored to deliver a highly detailed kitchen upgrade for one of Australia’s most iconic restaurants—Tetsuya’s, led by world-renowned chef Tetsuya Wakuda. This fast-paced project involved the complete electrical refurbishment of the main kitchen and pastry kitchen, delivered in close collaboration with the chef himself. Our team played a key role in both the design and implementation phases, ensuring zero disruption to restaurant operations throughout the process.

Value: 250K

Client: Tetsuya Wakuda

Scope of Works

• Full electrical upgrade of the main and pastry kitchens

• Installation of an additional 3 distribution boards to acomodate the new all electric induction cooking appliance’s

• Design collaboration with Chef Tetsuya Wakuda to meet exacting functional and performance requirements

• Creation and powering of temporary kitchen facilities to maintain restaurant service

• Extensive power load analysis to prevent overloads during migration of temporary circuitry for the temporary kitchen set up and the increase to load with induction cooktops

• Safe and strategic power supply relocation to support temporary operations so that the restaurant operated with zero downtime due to the works

• Fast-tracked delivery completed within a 6-week turnaround

Temporary Kitchen Execution

To keep Tetsuya’s fully operational during the refurbishment, Active Conductors designed and powered temporary kitchen zones. This required in-depth electrical load assessments and strategic rerouting of existing circuits to ensure sufficient and balanced power for commercial-grade equipment—without overloading the system.

High-Performance Design Partnership

Working directly with Chef Tetsuya, we tailored the kitchen's electrical layout to support the unique workflows and requirements of a Michelin-standard culinary environment. From specialised appliance loads to precision task lighting, every detail was considered to match the expectations of a globally acclaimed kitchen.

Project Outcome

Delivered on time and with zero operational downtime, this project reflects our long-standing relationship with Tetsuya’s, dating back to the founding of Active Conductors in 2009. The upgraded kitchen facilities now meet world-class standards for performance, efficiency, and functionality—supporting one of the most respected culinary institutions in Australia