Grand Gate Hiroshima Tembi'u Renda Ryepy Diseño by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Grand Gate Hiroshima Tembi'u Renda Ryepy Diseño by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Itaju in Ogapype Jejapo Competition Category.

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Grand Gate Hiroshima Tembi'u Renda Ryepy Diseño

by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

A' Design Award Itaju Winner in Ogapype Category

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The Design

About Grand Gate Hiroshima Tembi'u Renda Ryepy Diseño

Grand Gate Hiroshima ha'e peteĩ tembi'u renda guasu oĩva Hiroshima JP Building mokõiha piso-pe ha ojoajúva Hiroshima estación ndive tape yvyra rupive ohasáva tapichakuéra. Pe tenda orekóva 660 metro cuadrado oguereko poteĩ ñemuha oñemohendáva pokõi tendápe, peteĩ concepto abierto reheve ha sa'i pa'ũha. Peteĩteĩva ñemuha oguereko iteko tee, ha katu opavavénte oiko peteĩ composición peteĩchagua. Pe layout osegui Ota ysyry delta rekove ha omoirũ tapichakuérape umi ñemuha renda rupive. Umi materiales terrazzo, resina ha itakuruvi ryru mba'e omomandu'a umi itaky, ysyry ha para pe tetãmigua rehegua.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Itaju

Grand Gate Hiroshima Tembi'u Renda Ryepy Diseño ohupyty A' Design Award Itaju, peteĩ ñehechakuaa heta prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño primera clase, maravilloso ha sobresaliente-pe. Umi ganador Itaju ha'e creación heta innovador, visionario ha glamoroso ohesape'ỹva ohechaukáva genio, sabiduría ha habilidad umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Grand Gate Hiroshima Tembi'u Renda Ryepy Diseño ha'eha peteĩ invento ojehechakuaavéva, tendencia omoĩva ha monumental ome'ẽva valor ndojehecháiva. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Itaju ha'e proyecto espectacular ha respetado ohepyme'ẽva heta ha ombohasáva límite arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua. Grand Gate Hiroshima Tembi'u Renda Ryepy Diseño omoheñói sentimiento ipotapy mbarete, omokyre'ỹ pasión, ombokyre'ỹ creatividad ha ñanemombyasy.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Directly connected by pedestrian walkways to Hiroshima station (In Japan), this Food Hall consists of 6 Stores, spread over 660sq.m. The space is separated into 7 areas with an open concept. Each shop and space are designed with a unique character but regardless, the whole space is an unified harmony mimicking that of the city of Hiroshima.
Dimensions & Packaging: The unity of the 660sq.m. Space was created by an open concept with the least number of partitions possible. The 6 stores and 7 sections were separated via shelfing and other furniture like counters. Bakery and merchandise were placed at the beginning of the Hall to ease the entrance of the customers, while the VIP zone and more relaxed spaces were placed at the back.
Tags: Restaurant, Foodhall, Hiroshima, Bakery, Shop, beer brewery, All day dining, Niku Kappou
Production Technology: The materials used in each shop and every piece of furniture were selected with the specific purpose to reflect and resemble the essence of Hiroshima city. The Terrazzo used for the countertop of the bakery at the entrance mirror the pebbles of the creeks found in the Hiroshima mountains. The resin used in the craft beer store is meant to remind one of the shimmers of the rivers and sea. The use of shells in the counter of the Chefs table are expression of the nature of Hiroshima etc.
Design Challenge: The client request included not only story and concept design, but enhanced value and uniqueness of the Hall. We had to create not just a Food Hall, but something unprecedented. The result was a special and unique composition of fine dining, new operation style and enhanced experience which includes even a DJ booth.
Research: The research was focused on luxury restaurants and popular evening places mainly in Tokyo. The idea was to bring to Hiroshima a unique and unprecedented experience in the form of this Food Hall. In addition to the above, we also focused on the history of Hiroshima since its foundation and its culture since the postwar period to the present day. All of this was used as motifs for the design, creating a blueprint unique to Hiroshima.
Inspiration: The cityscape of Hiroshima is shaped largely by the Ota River that has flown through it since antient times. The concept of the river delta was therefore our main inspiration. The goal of the layout and shape of the space was to imitate the delta, naturally drawing customers to the retail zones like the flow of the river.
Project Duration: Design work began in October 2022, while construction began in March 2023 in Hiroshima city. The Hall is located on the second floor of Hiroshima JP Building which was finally connected (in 2025) by a deck to Hiroshima station.
Operation Flow: The whole space is built to respect and connect with the nature and history of the city. The interior finishes include Stone, shells, and many other materials reminiscent of the local nature and charm and create a calming atmosphere. The concept of the food hall is that the customers can enjoy the variety of all the restaurants without changing places. The merchandising area includes not only local goods and products, but from all around Japan, so local customers can enjoy and feel the variety.
Team Members: Designer: Keiichi Ito
Designer: Ryo Okada
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Shinsui Ohara 2023
Optional Image #1: Photographer Shinsui Ohara 2023
Optional Image #2: Photographer Shinsui Ohara 2023
Optional Image #3: Photographer Shinsui Ohara 2023
Optional Image #4: Photographer Shinsui Ohara 2023