Urre Barrualdea · 2026
Grand Gate Hiroshima Janari Aretoaren Barne Diseinua
by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.
- Urrezko Saria A' Design Award 2026 in Barrualdea
- CLIENT: UDS Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 51,098
- Verification code C727448336 · Verify this award
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About Grand Gate Hiroshima Janari Aretoaren Barne Diseinua
Grand Gate Hiroshima janari areto bat da, Hiroshima JP eraikinaren bigarren solairuan kokatua eta oinezkoentzako pasabideen bidez Hiroshima geltokiarekin lotua. 660 metro koadroko espazioak sei denda hartzen ditu, zazpi eremutan antolatuta, kontzeptu irekiarekin eta banaketa gutxirekin. Denda bakoitzak bere izaera propioa du, baina osotasunak konposizio bateratu bat osatzen du. Antolamenduak Ota ibaiaren deltaren forma jarraitzen du eta bisitariak salmenta-eremuetan zehar gidatzen ditu. Terrazoa, erretxina eta maskorrak bezalako materialek eskualdeko harri-koskorrak, ibaiak eta itsasoa gogorarazten dituzte.
About the Urrezko Saria A' Design Award
Grand Gate Hiroshima Janari Aretoaren Barne Diseinua Urrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, lehen mailako, zoragarriak eta nabarmenak diren diseinuei ematen zaien aitorpen izugarri prestijiotsua. Urre-mailako irabazleak berrikuntzaz beteriko, ikuspegi handiko eta distiraz liluragarriak diren sorkuntzak dira, beren diseinatzaileen genioa, jakituria eta trebetasuna islatzen dutenak. Grand Gate Hiroshima Janari Aretoaren Barne Diseinua oso goraipatua, joera-markatzailea eta monumentala den asmakizuna izatea espero da, balio aurrekaririk gabea eskaintzen duena. Urrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau proiektu ikusgarri eta errespetatua da, artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak oso onuragarriro zabaltzen dituena. Grand Gate Hiroshima Janari Aretoaren Barne Diseinua desira-sentimendu biziak sortzen dituen, grina pizten duen, sormena bultzatzen duen eta liluratzen gaituen lana da.
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- Unique Properties
- Directly connected by pedestrian walkways to Hiroshima station (In Japan), this Food Hall consists of 6 Stores, spread over 660sq.m. The space is separated into 7 areas with an open concept. Each shop and space are designed with a unique character but regardless, the whole space is an unified harmony mimicking that of the city of Hiroshima.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The unity of the 660sq.m. Space was created by an open concept with the least number of partitions possible. The 6 stores and 7 sections were separated via shelfing and other furniture like counters. Bakery and merchandise were placed at the beginning of the Hall to ease the entrance of the customers, while the VIP zone and more relaxed spaces were placed at the back.
- Tags
- Restaurant, Foodhall, Hiroshima, Bakery, Shop, beer brewery, All day dining, Niku Kappou
- Production Technology
- The materials used in each shop and every piece of furniture were selected with the specific purpose to reflect and resemble the essence of Hiroshima city. The Terrazzo used for the countertop of the bakery at the entrance mirror the pebbles of the creeks found in the Hiroshima mountains. The resin used in the craft beer store is meant to remind one of the shimmers of the rivers and sea. The use of shells in the counter of the Chefs table are expression of the nature of Hiroshima etc.
- Design Challenge
- The client request included not only story and concept design, but enhanced value and uniqueness of the Hall. We had to create not just a Food Hall, but something unprecedented. The result was a special and unique composition of fine dining, new operation style and enhanced experience which includes even a DJ booth.
- Research
- The research was focused on luxury restaurants and popular evening places mainly in Tokyo. The idea was to bring to Hiroshima a unique and unprecedented experience in the form of this Food Hall. In addition to the above, we also focused on the history of Hiroshima since its foundation and its culture since the postwar period to the present day. All of this was used as motifs for the design, creating a blueprint unique to Hiroshima.
- Inspiration
- The cityscape of Hiroshima is shaped largely by the Ota River that has flown through it since antient times. The concept of the river delta was therefore our main inspiration. The goal of the layout and shape of the space was to imitate the delta, naturally drawing customers to the retail zones like the flow of the river.
- Project Duration
- Design work began in October 2022, while construction began in March 2023 in Hiroshima city. The Hall is located on the second floor of Hiroshima JP Building which was finally connected (in 2025) by a deck to Hiroshima station.
- Operation Flow
- The whole space is built to respect and connect with the nature and history of the city. The interior finishes include Stone, shells, and many other materials reminiscent of the local nature and charm and create a calming atmosphere. The concept of the food hall is that the customers can enjoy the variety of all the restaurants without changing places. The merchandising area includes not only local goods and products, but from all around Japan, so local customers can enjoy and feel the variety.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Shinsui Ohara 2023
Optional Image #1: Photographer Shinsui Ohara 2023
Optional Image #2: Photographer Shinsui Ohara 2023
Optional Image #3: Photographer Shinsui Ohara 2023
Optional Image #4: Photographer Shinsui Ohara 2023
