Style Kitchen Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Taigh-bìdh by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Style Kitchen Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Taigh-bìdh by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

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Style Kitchen Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Taigh-bìdh

by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

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

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The Design

About Style Kitchen Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Taigh-bìdh

'S e taobh a-staigh taigh-bìdh a th' ann an Style Kitchen a tha suidhichte ann an Kutchan cho, Hokkaido, Iapan. Tha an t-àite fada caol a' còmhdach 785 meatair ceàrnagach agus tha e air a roinn ann an trì sònaichean. Tha fiodh àrsaidh agus clach faisg air an doras-inntrigidh a' cruthachadh faireachdainn neo-fhoirmeil, agus tha na sònaichean cùil nas prìobhaidiche agus nas sàmhaiche. Tha na seòmraichean leth-phrìobhaideach a' toirt gu cuimhne bothain-sneachda thraidiseanta, agus tha na solais chrochte coltach ri criostalan sneachda. Tha cidsin fosgailte sa mheadhan a' toirt iomradh air sreath bheanntan Annupuri. Bidh na cùirtearan a' fàs nas dorcha a dh'ionnsaigh a' chùil agus tha iad cuideachd a' leasachadh insleachadh teirmeach.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Style Kitchen Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Taigh-bìdh air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Style Kitchen Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Taigh-bìdh na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Style Kitchen Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Taigh-bìdh na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: With a long and narrow space provided for the design, the decision for the plan was to adopt a gradational design from a casual space near the entrance to a more private and luxury zone at the end. To bring the history and nature of Niseko inside the restaurant, the design includes elements like semi private rooms, reminding traditional snow huts, or building materials reminiscence of a snow glimmer.
Dimensions & Packaging: Spread over 785sq.m., separated into 3 zones, each part is layered with specially designed hardened floors which can withstand the abuse of snow booths and the winter ware. The curtains are double layered to softly absorb the outdoor light. And the deeper one goes toward the back of the restaurant, the darker the color of the curtains becomes, creating a gradually calming space, while at the same time considering the effect of thermal insulation.
Tags: Restaurant, Design, Niseko, All day dining, Snow resort, ski resort
Production Technology: A mix of antique wood and stone near the entrance of the restaurant enhances the casual spirit of the space, while the passage leading to the more private spaces is designed to look more sophisticated, reminding one of the images of calming rows of birch trees at night. In the center of the restaurant stands the open kitchen with elements designed to represent the Annupuri mountain range of Niseko, creating a lively atmosphere. Even the pendant lights were designed to resemble snow crystals so that the guests were submerged in the beauty of Niseko snow resort.
Design Challenge: One of the clients requests was to include as much as possible from the culture of Niseko, so many of the artwork was entrusted to Hokkaido artists to convey the charm of the local area to the guests properly. High quality and environmentally appropriate furniture was also achieved by manufacturing them in Hokkaido.
Research: The research was based on snow resorts, restaurants and facilities in Niseko. The goal was to combine not only the different styles of restaurants, but to include the local surroundings as well. It resulted in the creation of a space with many types of seating styles and zones. A lively, entertaining and energized atmosphere, imbued with the charm of Niseko.
Inspiration: The breathtaking natural environment of the Niseko snow resort in Jpan, its long history and unique culture were the basis for this design. The design concept is called All Taste and is an accumulation of experiences of the surroundings brought inside, in addition to an exquisite cuisine.
Project Duration: Design begun in April 2020 and construction begun in August 2021. Operation begun on December 15, 2024. The restaurant is in Kutchan cho, Hokkaido. Infront of the Restaurant stretches the famous Hanazono ski slope and is surrounded by the mountains Yotei and Annupuri.
Operation Flow: The restaurant has 3 zones, some of which can be closed during the low season without creating a cut off feeling. To create connection to the charm of the local nature and history, to create a calming atmosphere, the design includes elements like local wood and stone. An oversized steel pod resembling an old distillation tank is installed over the round bar counter near the entrance. It is a connection to the local industry and history and can even be seen from the ski slopes elevating the interest of the outside passersby.
Team Members: Designer: Keiichi Ito
Designer: Ryo Okada
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #1: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #2: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #3: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #4: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024