Kanizushi Kato Sushi restaurace by Takahiro Todoroki

Kanizushi Kato Sushi restaurace by Takahiro Todoroki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Bronzová cena A' Design Award in Interiér Competition Category.

BronzInteriér· 2024

Kanizushi Kato Sushi restaurace

by Takahiro Todoroki

Client: Kitagunikaranookurimono Inc.

Bronzová cena A' Design Award Winner in Interiér Category

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The Design

About Kanizushi Kato Sushi restaurace

Kanizushi Kato je sushi restaurace v Niseku na ostrově Hokkaidó v Japonsku. Restaurace nabízí sushi, krabí speciality a japonskou kuchyni mezinárodním návštěvníkům lyžařského střediska. Design čerpá z ainuských vzorů, japonských svatyní a tvaru hory Jótei. V celém interiéru je použito místní dřevo – stropní konstrukce je z místního cedru a pult z masivního japonského cypřiše, zhotoveného tradiční tesařskou technikou používanou při stavbě svatyní. Omítaná chodba připomíná sněžnou chatrč kamakura a strop a příčky soukromé místnosti jsou pokryty zlatými lístky. Bar u vstupu umožňuje hostům vychutnat si nápoje během čekání.

The Recognition

About the Bronzová cena A' Design Award

Kanizushi Kato Sushi restaurace je vítězem Bronzové ceny A' Design Award, vysoce prestižního uznání udělovaného vynikajícím designům, které se vyznačují kreativitou, vynalézavostí a bystrostí. Bronzoví vítězové jsou hojně zručné a nápadně kreativní artefakty, které dosvědčují rozsáhlé zkušenosti, představivost a vynalézavost svých designérů. Očekává se, že Kanizushi Kato Sushi restaurace bude vysoce ceněným, obdivovaným a milovaným předmětem, pozoruhodně profesionálním a inovativním. Tento design, který získal Bronzovou cenu A' Design Award, zahrnuje osvědčené postupy v umění, vědě, designu a technologiích a vyniká pozorností k detailu. Kanizushi Kato Sushi restaurace nádherně uspokojuje potřeby, dotýká se tužeb, okouzluje city a oslovuje zvědavost.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: We were asked to design a restaurant in Niseko, Hokkaido, now a world-class snow resort, where international visitors could enjoy authentic sushi, crab, and Japanese cuisine during their stay. We knew that all of the dishes would be of great character, so we designed a restaurant that would allow visitors to enjoy a taste of Japan and Hokkaido, with stylistic design elements throughout the space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The walls of the BAR are painted with traditional Ainu tribal patterns. The wooden structure of the ceiling of the sushi counter is made of local cedar wood, and the counter is made of solid Japanese cypress. The walls are plastered. In the private room, gold leaf paper is used for the folded-up ceiling and partitions. The tables are also coated with Japanese paper with urethane.
Tags: sushi,restaurant,Hokkaido
Production Technology: We aimed for local production for local consumption by using all local lumber. The wood used for the counter tops is traditional Japanese woodworking used in shrines. The passageway tunnel, which resembles a kamakura, a traditional Japanese snow hut built to bivouac during snowstorms, is finished with Japanese plaster. The ceiling and partitions are covered with traditional gold leaf.
Design Challenge: Unlike a typical Japanese sushi restaurant layout, the concept of this sushi restaurant at a snow resort was to have customers enjoy drinks such as Japanese sake and Japanese whiskey. Therefore, we designed a layout with a waiting bar at the entrance where customers can enjoy only drinks. It was also difficult to integrate the sushi counter, private rooms, and other spaces with their own unique characteristics.
Inspiration: Our design is inspired by the rich tapestry of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu culture, the spiritual serenity of Japanese shrines and temples, and the majestic presence of Mount Yotei, known as Niseko's Mt FUJI. The aim of this fusion is to create a space where international visitors can immerse themselves in the essence of Japanese architecture, culture, and cuisine during their short stay.
Project Duration: The project period is from August 19, 2022 to November 30, 2022.Located in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan
Image Credits: Photographer: Katsumi Hirabayashi