Chuji Reic by Atsushi Murakami is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

UmhaTaobh a-staigh· 2025

Chuji Reic

by Atsushi Murakami

Client: design Chill-out inc.

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

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The Design

About Chuji Reic

Ged a tha an stòr seo suidhichte ann am baile eadar-nàiseanta Tokyo, chaidh a dhealbhadh ann an àite sàmhach beagan air ais. Tha mòran stòran boillsgeach le faireachdainn Sìneach san sgìre mun cuairt, ach tha faireachdainn Zen Iapanach an latha an-diugh aig an stòr seo. Le bhith a' cleachdadh stuthan a tha gu furasta ri fhaighinn, chaidh cosgaisean a chumail sìos, fhad 's a chaidh an dòigh-ghearraidh agus am mion-fhiosrachadh a dhealbhadh gu seòlta gus a dhèanamh tùsail agus sònraichte. Cuideachd, le seasmhachd san aire, chaidh duilleagan teatha cleachdte a thiormachadh agus a mheasgachadh a-steach don stuth-liomhaidh airson ath-chleachdadh. Tha e na riochdachadh a tha beairteach ann an coltas agus fàileadh.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Chuji Reic 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 Chuji Reic 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 Chuji Reic a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Cost control is important, especially when designing a small-scale store. By using readily available materials rather than special materials, we were able to keep costs down, while also creating an original and special space by devising cutting methods and details.
In addition, used tea leaves were dried, crushed, and mixed into the plastering materials. Even after being mixed in, the fragrance and slight color were extracted, and the texture was also evident, resulting in a unique finish.
Dimensions & Packaging: Area 66 Square meter , Ceiling height 2450mm , Seating capacity 10 people
Tags: chinese, tea, sweets, teahouse, factory
Production Technology: Another existing store discards about 600 kg of used tea leaves per year.It cannot be served to customers again, but it still has enough aroma and consciousness left in it.Of course, we will not be able to reuse or upcycle all of these materials in this project.Not only will this project appeal to the senses of touch and smell, but it will also raise awareness of sustainability at the same time.
Design Challenge: There are no straight sections in the seating area of this store.It is difficult to arrange tables efficiently.So we arranged a large table that follows the curve. However, a large table is inevitably heavy.To make it look lighter, we gave it a single leg and hung the end from the ceiling. This created a mysterious space where something heavy appears to be floating in the air.
Inspiration: The store is located in the multinational city of Tokyo.
Although there are many fancy Chinese restaurants in the neighborhood, we have created a gentle space that appeals to the senses of sight, touch, and smell, aiming for a modern Tokyo-style Chinese store.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2023 and finished in Aril 2024 in Tokyo
Operation Flow: Customers can choose and purchase products from the display cases and shelves, and those who make a reservation can enjoy a course set that includes carefully selected Chinese tea and sweets.