Kanizushi Kato Bialann Sushi by Takahiro Todoroki

Kanizushi Kato Bialann Sushi by Takahiro Todoroki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

UmhaTaobh a-staigh· 2024

Kanizushi Kato Bialann Sushi

by Takahiro Todoroki

Client: Kitagunikaranookurimono Inc.

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

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The Design

About Kanizushi Kato Bialann Sushi

Is bialann sushi í Kanizushi Kato i Niseko, Hokkaido, an tSeapáin. Freastalaíonn an bhialann ar shushi, ar phortán agus ar bhia Seapánach do chuairteoirí idirnáisiúnta ag ionad sciála sneachta. Tarraingíonn an dearadh ar phatrúin Ainu, ar scrínte Seapánacha agus ar chruth Shliabh Yotei. Úsáidtear adhmad áitiúil ar fud an fhoirgnimh, le struchtúr uasta déanta as céadar áitiúil agus cuntar déanta as cufróg Seapánach shómhar, curtha le chéile trí thraidisiún adhmadóireachta na scrínte. Cuireann pasáiste plástraithe kamakura, teach sneachta traidisiúnta, i gcuimhne dúinn, agus tá duilleog óir clúdaithe ar uasta agus ar chláir dheighilte an tseomra phríobháidigh. Ligeann beár ag an mbealach isteach d'aíonna deochanna a bhlaiseadh agus iad ag fanacht.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Kanizushi Kato Bialann Sushi air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Kanizushi Kato Bialann Sushi na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Kanizushi Kato Bialann Sushi a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

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