Teru Sushi Diseño de Interiores de Restaurante by Norihiko Terai

Teru Sushi Diseño de Interiores de Restaurante by Norihiko Terai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Plata in Diseño de Espacios Interiores y Exposiciones Competition Category.

PlataInterior· 2025

Teru Sushi Diseño de Interiores de Restaurante

by Norihiko Terai

Client: VRILLO Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award de Plata Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Teru Sushi Diseño de Interiores de Restaurante

Teru Sushi es el interior de un restaurante de sushi ubicado en la ciudad de Kitakyushu, Japón. El espacio de 95 metros cuadrados se creó mediante la renovación de un local gastronómico existente. Los comensales acceden a través de un pasaje inspirado en la ceremonia del té, que genera expectación antes de llegar a la sala principal. Una barra circular se sitúa en el centro y funciona como un escenario, de modo que cada asiento ofrece una vista despejada del chef. Muros de tierra, azulejos italianos, madera de fresno y baldosas cerámicas elaboradas según la tradición alfarera de Mino rodean un acabado de piedra pulida. La iluminación realza tanto la gastronomía como la artesanía.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Plata

Teru Sushi Diseño de Interiores de Restaurante ha ganado el A' Design Award de Plata, un reconocimiento extraordinariamente prestigioso concedido a diseños de gama alta, magníficos e impresionantes. Los ganadores de Plata son obras tremendamente brillantes y sumamente creativas que ilustran la destacada experiencia, el talento y la agudeza de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Teru Sushi Diseño de Interiores de Restaurante sea una obra maravillosa y emblemática, notablemente profesional y profundamente innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Plata es una invención muy notable y admirada que beneficia y hace avanzar las fronteras del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología. Teru Sushi Diseño de Interiores de Restaurante es una creación enormemente envidiada que evoca deseos, aporta sentimientos positivos y despierta asombro y admiración.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Creates a theatrical space, distinct from typical dining venues. The tea ceremony-inspired approach heightens anticipation, leading to a dramatic counter. The black-toned space blends traditional craft with modern design, fostering intimacy. The circular counter acts as a stage, allowing close observation of the artisan's skill. Sensory presentations and cuisine provide a memorable experience. A new form of dining entertainment that harmonizes space and experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: 95㎡
Tags: Restaurant Design, Sushi Restaurant, Renovation, Japanese Culture, Traditional Beauty, Modern Design, Theater-Style Restaurant, Natural Materials, Earthen Walls, Coffered Ceiling, Mino Momoyama, Japanese Modern, Luxury Restaurant, Craftsmanship
Production Technology: Patrons enter, experiencing a blend of traditional and modern design. Warm earthen walls and Italian tiles create texture. Ash and wood at the entrance lead to a circular counter. Crafted ceramic tiles, continuing Mino pottery tradition, surround a polished stone finish. The space highlights artisanal skill and history, offering a unique dining journey.
Design Challenge: Create theatrical dining, breaking tradition. Hurdles: maximizing limited space, blending tradition/modernity, enhancing experience beyond design. Solutions: circular counter, nuanced lighting, material harmony, integrated performance elements. Result: a novel theatrical dining experience.
Research: Research analyzed customer preferences, revealing demand for entertainment in dining. Spatial design studies showed dark tones, natural materials, and stage lighting created memorable experiences. Theatrical space analysis proved circular counters and performances enhanced engagement. Project aimed to redefine dining with immersive entertainment.
Inspiration: A traditional dining establishment in Kitakyushu transformed into a theatrical entertainment space. A tea ceremony-inspired passage heightens anticipation, leading to a stage-like counter. Black-toned space blends traditional materials with modern tech. Sensory presentations and cuisine redefine the dining experience.
Project Duration: This restaurant is located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan. The renovation began in July 2023 and was completed after approximately 90 days of construction.
Operation Flow: Enter via a tea ceremony-inspired path, unlike typical dining. Guests find a theater-like space with a central stage-counter. All seats offer clear chef views. Design uses traditional materials, like earthen walls and tiles, to engage all senses. Lighting highlights cuisine and chef skills. Guests enjoy chef interaction and community, experiencing a unique blend of space, craft, and culinary art.
Team Members: Interior designer : Norihiko Terai