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Kanizushi Kato Suŝia Restoracio by Takahiro Todoroki

Kanizushi Kato Suŝia Restoracio by Takahiro Todoroki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Bronza A' Design Award in Dezajno de Interna Spaco kaj Ekspozicio Competition Category.


BronzoInterno· 2024

Kanizushi Kato Suŝia Restoracio

by Takahiro Todoroki

Client: Kitagunikaranookurimono Inc.

Bronza A' Design Award Winner in Interno Category

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The Design

About Kanizushi Kato Suŝia Restoracio

Kanizushi Kato estas suŝia restoracio en Niseko, Hokajdo, Japanio. La restoracio servas suŝion, krabon kaj japanan kuirarton al internaciaj vizitantoj ĉe neĝa feriejo. La dezajno ĉerpas el ajnaj motivoj, japanaj sanktejoj kaj la formo de Monto Jotei. Loka ligno estas uzata ĉie, kun plafona strukturo el loka cedro kaj vendotablo el masiva japana cipreso, farita per tradicia sankteja lignaĵista metio. Gipsita trairejo memorigas pri kamakura-neĝkabano, kaj orfolio kovras la plafonon kaj disigilojn de la privata ĉambro. Trinkejo ĉe la enirejo permesas al gastoj ĝui trinkaĵojn dum ili atendas.

The Recognition

About the Bronza A' Design Award

Kanizushi Kato Suŝia Restoracio estas gajninto de la Bronza A' Design Award, tre prestiĝa rekono donata al elstaraj dezajnoj distingitaj per kreemo, ingenieco kaj sagaco. La Bronzaj gajnintoj estas abunde lertaj kaj frape kreemaj artefaktoj, kiuj aŭtentikigas la vastan sperton, imagpovon kaj elturniĝemon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Kanizushi Kato Suŝia Restoracio estu tre estimata, admirata kaj ŝatata objekto, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Bronzan A' Design Award enkorpigas plej bonajn praktikojn en arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio, kaj estas bonega pro sia atento al detaloj. Kanizushi Kato Suŝia Restoracio bonege kontentigas bezonojn, tuŝas dezirojn, ĉarmas sentojn kaj allogas scivolemon.

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

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