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Tsukiji Sushiiwa Tsukijiten Taigh-bìdh Sushi by Hiroaki Iwasa

Tsukiji Sushiiwa Tsukijiten Taigh-bìdh Sushi by Hiroaki Iwasa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.


IarannTaobh a-staigh· 2024

Tsukiji Sushiiwa Tsukijiten Taigh-bìdh Sushi

by Hiroaki Iwasa

Client: Tsukiji Sushiiwa Tsukijiten

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Taobh a-staigh Category

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The Design

About Tsukiji Sushiiwa Tsukijiten Taigh-bìdh Sushi

Chaidh Tsukiji Sushiiwa Tsukijiten a dhealbhachadh ann an Tsukiji Tokyo, faisg air seann phrìomh mhargaidh èisg. Bhon a tha sushi air a bhith aithnichte air feadh an t-saoghail mar sheòrsa bìdh, b' e amas a' phròiseict seo àite sòlaimte a dhealbhachadh a ghabhas a thoirt air adhart don àm ri teachd, àite far am faod daoine sgilean traidiseanta a' chòcaire agus deas-ghnàths sushi Edomae a mhealtainn. 'S e brìgh sushi Edomae làn-chomas biadh-mara ùir a thoirt a-mach tro obair-làimhe cho beag 's a ghabhas leis a' chòcaire. Mar sin, chuir sinn fòcas air dealbhachadh a' chuntair sushi, gus am bi am biadh-mara ùr agus sgilean a' chòcaire a' seasamh a-mach.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Tsukiji Sushiiwa Tsukijiten Taigh-bìdh Sushi air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Tsukiji Sushiiwa Tsukijiten Taigh-bìdh Sushi na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Tsukiji Sushiiwa Tsukijiten Taigh-bìdh Sushi airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Since sushi is now a days known as a world wide cuisine, his main goal was to design the restaurant to become the base for authentic Edomae sushi culture. The essence of Edomae sushi is to maximize the potential of fresh seafood through minimal hand work by the chef. Therefore,He focused on designingthe the sushi counter, so that the fresh seafood and chef's skills will stand out.In addition,He also designed tatami rooms that canaccommodate group gatheringdiningsas well.
Dimensions & Packaging
specification,
Total floor area:254.5m2,
Sushi counter: 14 seats,
Large tatami room: 18 seats,
Small tatami room: 6 seats,
Floor seating space: 18 seats,
Table space: 14 seats,
Kitchen, men's and women's toilets, storage.
Tags
Sushi restaurant, Sushi counter, Tatami sheats, Japanese restaurant
Production Technology
Based on the detailed design, He utilized an excellent network of constructers. A precious wood craftsman who handles the distribution and processing of the massive Hinoki(Japanese cypress),a plasterer who has a high level of skill for each part, a mason who finishes the material uniquely,and a craftsman with the skills to handle and paste handmade Japanese paper. The project was successfully completed by gathering many highly skilled craftsmen and their extraordinary techniques.
Design Challenge
The challenge was to refine the immersivity of the traditional sushi and to design it in such large space.Especially at the sushi counter, He adjusted the height of the floor so that the customers and chef can share a similar view, setting each counter to suit the purpose. Furthermore, to reduce noise in the customer's view, a frameless glass showcase made of highly transparent glass was half-embedded in the counter. This restaurant was designed with such details in consideration.
Research
In order to design the optimal interactive environment between customers and the sushi, He conducted research and repeated prototypes to understand and refine the relationship between the customers and the chef at the sushi counter space.In particular, He researched the visibility and dimensions, such as the height gap of the viewpoint between seated customers and standing chef. Also, He thoroughly looked into the chef's behavior and also the size of glass showcases and where to place them.
Inspiration
The goal of this project was to design a sophisticated space which can be passed on to the future, a place where people can enjoy chef's traditional skills and sushi etiquette of Edomae sushi, one of the roots of sushi culture. In order to achieve that goal, Hiroaki Iwasa was inspired by researching the basic behavior and preparations of chef, relationships with customers, meal etiquette, modern services and backyards.
Project Duration
Design began in April 2006, construction began in January 2007, and was completed in May 2007 in Tsukiji Tokyo, neighbor of former central fish market.
Operation Flow
Customers come for chef’s skilled dishes, high-quality ingredients,and a space where they can enjoy them.Especially atthe sushi counter, instead of choosing from the menu,customers can choose fromthe seasonal seafoodin front of them, interacting with the chef to customize adish.Sushi culture is not only enjoying the conversation about sushi, but also conversing about the season, crafted wares, brewed sake, and more.This is exactly what this space is for.
Image Credits
Photographer: Kozo Takayama

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