Ishidaya Panguna nga Gimbuhaton: Restawran nga Hapon by Atsushi Kawaguchi

Ishidaya Panguna nga Gimbuhaton: Restawran nga Hapon by Atsushi Kawaguchi 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

Ishidaya Panguna nga Gimbuhaton: Restawran nga Hapon

by Atsushi Kawaguchi

Client: Ishidaya

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Interyor Category

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The Design

About Ishidaya Panguna nga Gimbuhaton: Restawran nga Hapon

Teksto sa Libro: Ang Ishidaya usa ka restawran nga Hapon sa sentro nga distrito sa Hanoi. Gigamit sa proyekto ang Taisho Roman, usa ka panahon diin nagtagbo ang kultura sa Hapon ug sa Kasadpan, isip balangkas niini, nga nagsilbing tulay tali sa estetika sa Hapon ug sa kinaiya nga Kasadpan sa bilding. Usa ka kahoy nga balangkas ibabaw sa counter naghiusa sa tradisyonal nga konstruksyon ug sa geometriya sa Art Deco ug naglihok isip usa ka mahinungdanong biswal nga elemento. Imbes nga dekorasyon, kini nagporma sa panglantaw pinaagi sa kahayag ug nagbag-o nga mga panglantaw. Ang resulta usa ka pinugngan nga espasyo nga naglayer sa mga kultural nga reperensya ug naghatag og tin-aw nga interpretasyon sa kontemporaryong pagkaon sa Hanoi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Ishidaya Panguna nga Gimbuhaton: Restawran nga Hapon 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 Ishidaya Panguna nga Gimbuhaton: Restawran nga Hapon 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. Ishidaya Panguna nga Gimbuhaton: Restawran nga Hapon 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: This design is a spatial centerpiece that quietly responds to people rather than technology. Its form never moves, yet it feels different from every position, shaped by light, shadow, and human presence. Unlike decorative elements that are simply observed, this design creates a subtle dialogue with its surroundings, offering depth, calm, and a lasting sense of place through simplicity and restraint.
Dimensions & Packaging: Renovation of existing buildings
Tags: Timeless atmosphere, Changing perception, Sense of depth, Quiet interaction
Production Technology: The design process began not with form, but with experience. We first observed how people move, pause, and look within the space. Instead of adding complexity, simple elements were repeated and layered so perception changes as people move. The design does not rely on mechanisms or instructions; human presence itself creates variation. This approach results in a calm, durable, and lasting spatial experience.
Design Challenge: In designing ISHIDAYA we faced challenges from both cultural context and practical limits. The building showed Western decorative traces while the space required a Japanese aesthetic. To connect these influences we adopted the idea of Taisho Roman, a period when East and West blended naturally. This concept guided choices in materials colors light and space. Through close work with craftsmen and repeated testing the design was refined into a space that respects cultural roots and feels natural to use.
Research: For ISHIDAYA the research began by understanding the building and its use. The structure showed traces of Western decoration, while the design required a Japanese sensibility. To connect these elements we studied moments in history when East and West blended naturally. This led to Taisho Roman, which guided choices in materials colors and mood, creating a space that feels unified clear and suited to present day Hanoi.
Inspiration: ISHIDAYA is a Japanese restaurant located in the center of Hanoi. Inspired by Taisho Roman, a period when Japanese and Western cultures intersected, the design harmonizes Japanese aesthetics with the building’s original Western character. A sculptural wooden framework above the counter combines traditional Japanese construction with Art Deco geometry, creating a refined space where dining, drinking, and cultural storytelling come together in contemporary Hanoi.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2024 in Hanoi and finished in April 2025.
Operation Flow: Hanged wood frame is not something you press or control.
It responds simply to people being there. As you walk, sit, or look up, its shape feels different. From one angle it looks calm, from another it feels complex, and from below it seems to float.
Nothing actually moves, but your position changes how it appears. Light and shadow shift naturally, creating a quiet interaction. Because it relies on people, not machines, it stays simple, stable, and always engaging.
Image Credits: All photos / HIROYUKI OKI