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Teru Sushi Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov by Norihiko Terai

Teru Sushi Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov by Norihiko Terai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.


NyiajSab Hauv· 2025

Teru Sushi Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov

by Norihiko Terai

Client: VRILLO Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Teru Sushi Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov

Teru Sushi yog ib qho chaw sab hauv ntawm lub tsev noj sushi nyob rau hauv Kitakyushu City, Nyij Pooj. Qhov chaw 95 square metres no tau raug tsim los ntawm kev kho dua tshiab ib lub chaw noj mov uas twb muaj lawm. Cov qhua nkag los ntawm ib txoj kev uas tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm kev cai haus tshuaj yej, uas ua rau lawv xav pom ntxiv ua ntej mus txog chav loj. Lub rooj txiag ua vaj voog nyob rau hauv nruab nrab thiab ua zoo li ib lub theem yeeb yam, yog li txhua lub rooj zaum pom tus kws ua zaub mov tau meej. Cov phab ntsa av, cov npoo Italian, ntoo ash thiab cov npoo laujkaub uas tsim raws li kev cai puab laujkaub Mino nyob puag ncig ib qho chaw pob zeb du ci. Cov teeb ci qhia tawm cov zaub mov thiab cov txuj ci ua tes.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Teru Sushi Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Teru Sushi Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Teru Sushi Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Creates a theatrical space, distinct from typical dining venues. The tea ceremony-inspired approach heightens anticipation, leading to a dramatic counter. The black-toned space blends traditional craft with modern design, fostering intimacy. The circular counter acts as a stage, allowing close observation of the artisan's skill. Sensory presentations and cuisine provide a memorable experience. A new form of dining entertainment that harmonizes space and experience.
Dimensions & Packaging
95㎡
Tags
Restaurant Design, Sushi Restaurant, Renovation, Japanese Culture, Traditional Beauty, Modern Design, Theater-Style Restaurant, Natural Materials, Earthen Walls, Coffered Ceiling, Mino Momoyama, Japanese Modern, Luxury Restaurant, Craftsmanship
Production Technology
Patrons enter, experiencing a blend of traditional and modern design. Warm earthen walls and Italian tiles create texture. Ash and wood at the entrance lead to a circular counter. Crafted ceramic tiles, continuing Mino pottery tradition, surround a polished stone finish. The space highlights artisanal skill and history, offering a unique dining journey.
Design Challenge
Create theatrical dining, breaking tradition. Hurdles: maximizing limited space, blending tradition/modernity, enhancing experience beyond design. Solutions: circular counter, nuanced lighting, material harmony, integrated performance elements. Result: a novel theatrical dining experience.
Research
Research analyzed customer preferences, revealing demand for entertainment in dining. Spatial design studies showed dark tones, natural materials, and stage lighting created memorable experiences. Theatrical space analysis proved circular counters and performances enhanced engagement. Project aimed to redefine dining with immersive entertainment.
Inspiration
A traditional dining establishment in Kitakyushu transformed into a theatrical entertainment space. A tea ceremony-inspired passage heightens anticipation, leading to a stage-like counter. Black-toned space blends traditional materials with modern tech. Sensory presentations and cuisine redefine the dining experience.
Project Duration
This restaurant is located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan. The renovation began in July 2023 and was completed after approximately 90 days of construction.
Operation Flow
Enter via a tea ceremony-inspired path, unlike typical dining. Guests find a theater-like space with a central stage-counter. All seats offer clear chef views. Design uses traditional materials, like earthen walls and tiles, to engage all senses. Lighting highlights cuisine and chef skills. Guests enjoy chef interaction and community, experiencing a unique blend of space, craft, and culinary art.
Team Members
Interior designer : Norihiko Terai

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