Kaiseki Den Tha Taigh-Bìdh by Monique Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2018 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.
UmhaTaobh a-staigh· 2018
Kaiseki Den Tha Taigh-Bìdh
by Monique Lee
Client: Kaiseki Den by Saotome
Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Taobh a-staigh Category
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The Design
About Kaiseki Den Tha Taigh-Bìdh
Tha Kaiseki Den le Saotome, a ’cleachdadh eileamaidean dealbhaidh sònraichte Wabi-sabi de shìmplidheachd, inneach amh, modhalachd agus nàdar gus eisimpleir Zen a nochdadh air cùl biadh Kaiseki. Tha aghaidh bùtha air a thogail le stiallan fiodha nàdarrach nàdarrach a ’toirt buaidh lèirsinneach trì-thaobhach. Tha an trannsa inntrigidh agus na seòmraichean VIP le eileamaidean Karesansui Iapanach a ’toirt air adhart mac-meanmna a bhith ann an tearmann sìtheil gun dragh bho ùpraid a’ bhaile. An taobh a-staigh ann an cruth as sìmplidh le sgeadachadh as lugha. Tha na loidhnichean fiodha soilleir agus pàipear gluasaid wagami le solais bog a ’cumail faireachdainn farsaing.
The Recognition
About the Duais Umha A' Design Award
Tha Kaiseki Den Tha Taigh-Bìdh 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 Kaiseki Den Tha Taigh-Bìdh 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 Kaiseki Den Tha Taigh-Bìdh 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
- Kaiseki Den, serves Kaiseki cuisine which is a tribute to transcendental meditation. The design employs simple shapes in a three-dimensional perspective for a modest and peaceful vibe. To bring out the concept of original state of nature associated with Kaiseki and its Zen philosophy, simple, soft sandy or earthy colours, natural materials, coarse marble floor are used. They are a visual pacifier to manifest a calm mind and customers are in a brief retreat from the busy city.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The site area is 137.3 sq.m
- Tags
- Elegant, Simple, Natural, Environment Friendly, Peaceful, wabi-sabi
- Production Technology
- Sustainable natural materials closest to its raw texture are selected to present the original state of nature. Tailor-made natural composite wood strips with metal strip inserted manually for a sturdy structure for shop front were assembled on spot. Interior is decorated with coarse marble floor, bamboo bark wall paper, wood screen door and linen Noren. An energy saving LED lighting system is employed. Wagami light boxes conceal an adjustable LED lighting system. For best visual effects and easy maintenance, paper cover is in a door construction with hinges hidden at the top.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge comes from its geographical complexity. Situated on a slope, it combines 2 units of irregular shapes on different horizontal levels and with different ceiling heights. Partial area sinks below ground level outside, blocking natural light source.
Its’ irregular shape posts a feeling of disorder. Reworking the drainage system compatible with an open kitchen design requires a full-scale construction of raising the floor for a unified level surface. A simple layout, minimum use of colours and decorations also post difficulty in creating a Japanese feeling. - Research
- In order to create a comfortable and simple Japanese design, we chose Japanese garden as our design direction. We researched into Kyoto Jinfu Temple Karesansui - dry landscape through different books and internet. Understanding its representation of Wasbi-sabi and the Zen meaning behind the concept. We coordinate and employ these aesthetic concepts into our design to create a tranquil atmosphere.
- Inspiration
- Kaiseki refers to the warm pebble Buddhist monks put on their belly during Zen contemplation to soothe feeling of hunger, a divine tool to assist the pursuit of ultimate truth. The design uses Wabi-sabi Aesthetics elements like simplicity, asymmetry to simulate a natural environment. The Japanese Karesansui Landscape represents a static form. Images like static ripple lines as Running Water, Circles as Rock meaning Land are believed to manifest a calm mind and build a tranquil environment.
- Project Duration
- The project stated in Feb 2017 and finished in May 2017 in Hong Kong.
Located at Shop 3-4, G/F, The Oakhill, 28 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong - Operation Flow
- Drainage system was re-laid to allow for an open kitchen and dining counter design. Diners can see chefs cook and talk with them. Floor of kitchen and main hall was raised for extra underground space to embed drainage pipes and to keep bar counter table on same level for diners and chefs chat comfortably. On the opposite is an open space with a sliding screen in translucent Wagami paper and wooden strips. When fully open, it becomes a spacious hall. When slided closed, it creates a Washitsu private room. This allows flexible and full use of space and light, and strengthens a Japanese vibe.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Monique Lee, 2017
- Team Members
- Design Director: Monique Lee
Designer: Thomas Chu - Image Credits
- Image #1- Photographer Ray Chow, Kaiseki Den 2017
Image #2- Photographer Ray Chow, Kaiseki Den 2017
Image #3- Photographer Ray Chow, Kaiseki Den 2017
Image #4- Photographer Ray Chow, Kaiseki Den 2017
Image #5- Photographer Ray Chow, Kaiseki Den 2017
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