Kanizushi Kato Bwyty Sushi by Takahiro Todoroki

Kanizushi Kato Bwyty Sushi by Takahiro Todoroki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Mewnol Competition Category.

EfyddMewnol· 2024

Kanizushi Kato Bwyty Sushi

by Takahiro Todoroki

Client: Kitagunikaranookurimono Inc.

Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Mewnol Category

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The Design

About Kanizushi Kato Bwyty Sushi

Mae Kanizushi Kato yn fwyty sushi yn Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. Mae'r bwyty'n gweini sushi, cranc a bwyd Japaneaidd i ymwelwyr rhyngwladol mewn cyrchfan eira. Mae'r dyluniad yn tynnu ar batrymau Ainu, cysegrfeydd Japaneaidd a siâp Mynydd Yotei. Defnyddir pren lleol trwy gydol y gofod, gyda strwythur nenfwd o gedrwydd lleol a chownter o gypreswydden Japaneaidd solet wedi'i wneud gan ddefnyddio crefft draddodiadol gwaith coed cysegrfeydd. Mae tramwyfa blastr yn atgoffa rhywun o gaban eira kamakura, ac mae dail aur yn gorchuddio nenfwd a phartisiynau'r ystafell breifat. Mae bar wrth y fynedfa'n galluogi gwesteion i fwynhau diodydd wrth aros.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award

Mae Kanizushi Kato Bwyty Sushi yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Kanizushi Kato Bwyty Sushi fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae Kanizushi Kato Bwyty Sushi yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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