Ishidaya Primary Function: Gidan Cin Abincin Jafan by Atsushi Kawaguchi

Ishidaya Primary Function: Gidan Cin Abincin Jafan by Atsushi Kawaguchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla in Cikin Gida Competition Category.

TagullaCikin Gida· 2026

Ishidaya Primary Function: Gidan Cin Abincin Jafan

by Atsushi Kawaguchi

Client: Ishidaya

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla Winner in Cikin Gida Category

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The Design

About Ishidaya Primary Function: Gidan Cin Abincin Jafan

Book Text: Ishidaya wani gidan cin abincin Jafan ne a tsakiyar gundumar Hanoi. Aikin yana amfani da Taisho Roman, wani lokaci da al'adun Jafan da na Yamma suka haɗu, a matsayin tsarinsa, yana daidaita tsakanin kyawun Jafan da halin Yammacin gine-ginen. Wani tsarin katako a saman kanti ya haɗa gine-gine na gargajiya da tsarin lissafi na Art Deco kuma yana aiki a matsayin muhimmin abu na gani. Maimakon ado, yana ƙirƙira fahimta ta hanyar haske da canjin ra'ayoyi. Sakamakon shine wani sarari mai sassauƙa wanda ke haɗa nassoshin al'adu tare da bayar da fassara bayyananniya ta cin abinci na zamani a Hanoi.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla

Zanen Ishidaya Primary Function: Gidan Cin Abincin Jafan ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na musamman waɗanda ke da ƙirƙira, basira da hikima. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Tagulla kayayyakin fasaha ne masu ƙwarewa da ƙirƙira mai ban mamaki waɗanda ke tabbatar da babban gogewa, tunani da dabarun masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Ishidaya Primary Function: Gidan Cin Abincin Jafan ya zama abu da ake girmamawa sosai, ake sha'awa da ƙauna, mai ƙwarewa da ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla yana haɗa mafi kyawun ayyuka a fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani, kuma yana da kyau saboda kulawarsa ga cikakkun bayanai. Zanen Ishidaya Primary Function: Gidan Cin Abincin Jafan yana biyan buƙatu da kyau, yana taɓa sha'awa, yana jan hankalin zukata kuma yana jawo sha'awar sani.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design is a spatial centerpiece that quietly responds to people rather than technology. Its form never moves, yet it feels different from every position, shaped by light, shadow, and human presence. Unlike decorative elements that are simply observed, this design creates a subtle dialogue with its surroundings, offering depth, calm, and a lasting sense of place through simplicity and restraint.
Dimensions & Packaging: Renovation of existing buildings
Tags: Timeless atmosphere, Changing perception, Sense of depth, Quiet interaction
Production Technology: The design process began not with form, but with experience. We first observed how people move, pause, and look within the space. Instead of adding complexity, simple elements were repeated and layered so perception changes as people move. The design does not rely on mechanisms or instructions; human presence itself creates variation. This approach results in a calm, durable, and lasting spatial experience.
Design Challenge: In designing ISHIDAYA we faced challenges from both cultural context and practical limits. The building showed Western decorative traces while the space required a Japanese aesthetic. To connect these influences we adopted the idea of Taisho Roman, a period when East and West blended naturally. This concept guided choices in materials colors light and space. Through close work with craftsmen and repeated testing the design was refined into a space that respects cultural roots and feels natural to use.
Research: For ISHIDAYA the research began by understanding the building and its use. The structure showed traces of Western decoration, while the design required a Japanese sensibility. To connect these elements we studied moments in history when East and West blended naturally. This led to Taisho Roman, which guided choices in materials colors and mood, creating a space that feels unified clear and suited to present day Hanoi.
Inspiration: ISHIDAYA is a Japanese restaurant located in the center of Hanoi. Inspired by Taisho Roman, a period when Japanese and Western cultures intersected, the design harmonizes Japanese aesthetics with the building’s original Western character. A sculptural wooden framework above the counter combines traditional Japanese construction with Art Deco geometry, creating a refined space where dining, drinking, and cultural storytelling come together in contemporary Hanoi.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2024 in Hanoi and finished in April 2025.
Operation Flow: Hanged wood frame is not something you press or control.
It responds simply to people being there. As you walk, sit, or look up, its shape feels different. From one angle it looks calm, from another it feels complex, and from below it seems to float.
Nothing actually moves, but your position changes how it appears. Light and shadow shift naturally, creating a quiet interaction. Because it relies on people, not machines, it stays simple, stable, and always engaging.
Image Credits: All photos / HIROYUKI OKI