Urban Banyan Disenyo sa Interior sa Bakery Cafe by Shinjiro Heshiki

Urban Banyan Disenyo sa Interior sa Bakery Cafe by Shinjiro Heshiki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Espasyong Interyor ug Eksibisyon Competition Category.

BronseInteryor· 2026

Urban Banyan Disenyo sa Interior sa Bakery Cafe

by Shinjiro Heshiki

Client: Runva Company Inc.

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Interyor Category

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The Design

About Urban Banyan Disenyo sa Interior sa Bakery Cafe

Ang Urban Banyan mao ang disenyo sa interior sa usa ka bakery cafe sa Naha City, Okinawa. Ang espasyo nakasentro sa usa ka eskultural nga kahoy nga banyan nga adunay gilapdon nga 6000 mm ug gitas-on nga 3600 mm. Ang eskultura naghiusa sa mga lath board, mortar ug artistikong plaster, samtang ang gaan nga 3D-printed nga resin maoy naghulma sa mga sanga ug nagtuman sa mga lagda sa kaluwasan batok sa sunog. Wala gitugot ang eksterior nga signage, busa ang 14.5 ka metros nga glass front adunay 3 mm nga acrylic nga mga panel nga giimprentahan og semi-transparent nga mga dahon. Ang backlighting maghimo sa atubangan sa tindahan nga usa ka mainit nga parol sa kagabhion.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Urban Banyan Disenyo sa Interior sa Bakery Cafe usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Urban Banyan Disenyo sa Interior sa Bakery Cafe mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Urban Banyan Disenyo sa Interior sa Bakery Cafe nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Centered around a sculptural Banyan tree, this interior blends art and architecture to provide emotional comfort. Embracing the aesthetic of light and shadow, it creates a serene atmosphere. Overcoming strict exterior signage bans, the glass storefront functions as a City Lantern. Semi-transparent leaf prints on acrylic project a warm, organic glow onto the street at night, serving as an architectural beacon without violating building codes.
Dimensions & Packaging: Banyan Tree Artwork: 6000 mm (W) x 3600 mm (H). Acrylic Print Panels: 14500 mm (W) x 1200 mm (H).
Tags: bakery cafe, spatial design, banyan tree, organic interior, lantern facade, light and shadow, digital fabrication, mortar craft, japanese design, okinawa
Production Technology: To meet fire codes, the banyan sculpture uses a hybrid of lath boards, mortar, and artistic plaster. Complex branches integrate lightweight 3D-printed resin to reduce load. The 14.5m window features 3mm acrylic panels with semi-transparent leaf prints. Backlit for a lantern effect, it leverages western exposure, creating a dramatic interplay between the interior and twilight.
Design Challenge: Due to tenant restrictions, no exterior signage was permitted. To overcome this limitation, the design reimagined the entire window surface as a glowing lantern visible from the street, creating both a signature presence and cost efficiency without breaching the building facade rules.
Research: Research focused on material innovation to balance art with strict fire safety. We developed a lightweight structure integrating 3D-printed resin components and noncombustible mortar. We also explored reversible attachment mechanisms for the long-span acrylic window panels. This demonstrates a sustainable approach to large-scale indoor art installations, merging traditional crafts with digital fabrication.
Inspiration: In the concrete jungle of Naha City, this design reintroduces the primal comfort of nature. Inspired by the Okinawan Banyan tree (Gajumaru), revered in folklore as the abode of spirits, the space serves as a modern sanctuary. The concept visualizes the invisible 'Life Force' of the island. By integrating the organic forms of the Banyan with the play of light and shadow, the design transforms a commercial space into a spiritual shelter, offering a moment of primitive healing amidst urban hustle.
Project Duration: The project started in Nov 2024 in Naha City, Okinawa and finished in March 2025
Operation Flow: Guests enter beneath the symbolic canopy of the banyan tree and are naturally guided toward seating areas that embrace the soft western light. The filtered illumination through the acrylic leaf screens shifts subtly throughout the day, providing visitors with a tangible sense of passing time. This visual and spatial rhythm intentionally encourages people to slow their pace, breathe deeply, and experience emotional serenity while enjoying their coffee and bread.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Conception Co., Ltd., 2025.
Image Credits: Photographer: Masahiro Ishibashi