Yuimu Jatetxearen Barnealde Diseinua by Watsonkoay and Elroy Moo

Yuimu Jatetxearen Barnealde Diseinua by Watsonkoay and Elroy Moo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Barruko Espazioa eta Erakusketa Diseinua Competition Category.

ZilarBarrualdea· 2023

Yuimu Jatetxearen Barnealde Diseinua

by Watsonkoay and Elroy Moo

Client: Goflex Design & Reno Sdn Bhd

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Barrualdea Category

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The Design

About Yuimu Jatetxearen Barnealde Diseinua

Yuimu Kuala Lumpurren (Malaysia) kokatutako japoniar jatetxe bat da. Bi solairuko loft espazioa yakitori gune batean, sake taberna batean, jantoki pribatu batean eta omakase barra batean banatuta dago. Barnealdea zurik edo oholik erabili gabe eraiki da; horregatik, material alternatiboak bilatu ziren, eta dekorazioaren zati handi bat zementuz eginda dago. Material guztiak formaldehidorik gabekoak dira, ingurumenarekiko errespetuzkoak eta birziklatuak, nazioarteko estandar berdeekin bat etorriz. Argiztapenak lau urtaroei egiten die erreferentzia, eta leunetik indartsura bitartekoa da.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

Yuimu Jatetxearen Barnealde Diseinua Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Yuimu Jatetxearen Barnealde Diseinua erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Yuimu Jatetxearen Barnealde Diseinua jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Yuimu is a Japanese-style hybrid restaurant featuring Omakase. The double-storey loft structure is divided into a yakitori section, a sake bar, a private dining area, and an Omakase session. The restaurant is located in a green building in Malaysia, so the entire interior design and decoration must comply with international green standards. All materials used for decoration are zero-formaldehyde, environmentally friendly, and recycled.
Dimensions & Packaging: 30000 mm x 15000 mm x 3000 mm
Tags: japanese, modern, contemporary, commercial, futuristic, fusion, oriental, Japan, woodfree, green
Production Technology: The entire interior design and decoration must comply with international green standards. The materials used for the entire decoration are zero formaldehyde, environmentally friendly, and recycled. The whole restaurant is designed and decorated without any wood or boards - it is actually a "no wood" space.
Design Challenge: The entire restaurant was designed and decorated without using any wood or board, which meant that the interior designer had to source alternative materials. This "no wood" approach required a creative and innovative use of materials to achieve the desired design aesthetic.
Research: Inspired by the rich meanings and aesthetics of Chinese characters, the designer has created four distinct atmospheres that embody the seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each scene reflects a unique blend of traditional and modern elements, as well as a deep appreciation for the natural world.
To achieve this captivating design, the designer has carefully curated a range of innovative materials that fuse old and new. From the sleek and shiny metal accents to the warm and earthy textures of wood and stone, every element has been meticulously chosen to enhance the ambiance and functionality of the space.
Inspiration: The restaurant is named "Ben" in Chinese, which without the middle of the horizontal line becomes the word "wooden." This concept is extended to the interior design, where the entire restaurant is designed and decorated without any wood or boards. It is a "no wood" space. Lighting inspired by the four seasons - spring, summer, autumn, and winter - creates a range of experiences from soft to strong. The overall interior design is based on a contemporary Japanese aesthetic.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2022 in Kuala Lumpur and was completed in December 2022, also in Kuala Lumpur.
Operation Flow: The design phase of the project took three months instead of one. The most challenging aspect was selecting materials that met three criteria: 1) non-wooden, 2) zero formaldehyde, and 3) environmentally friendly. The available materials were limited, and many new decoration materials used in the installation further complicated the task. A significant portion of the decoration was made of cement, which presented a challenge and had to be completed within the three-month deadline. The entire project was completed in just 90 days, around the clock.
Patents: N/A
Team Members: Art director: Watsonkoay
Head of project: Elroy Moo
Image Credits: Photographer C Y Wong
Videographer Monster Production House