Style Kitchen Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Style Kitchen Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

NyiajSab Hauv· 2026

Style Kitchen Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov

by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Style Kitchen Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov

Style Kitchen yog ib qho chaw sab hauv tsev noj mov nyob rau hauv Kutchan cho, Hokkaido, Nyij Pooj. Qhov chaw ntev thiab nqaim no muaj 785 square metres thiab muab faib ua peb thaj chaw. Cov ntoo qub thiab pob zeb ze ntawm qhov rooj nkag tsim kom muaj ib qho chaw nyob ua si xis nyob, hos cov thaj chaw nram qab yog chaw ntiag tug thiab ntsiag to dua. Cov chav ib nrab ntiag tug ua rau nco txog cov tsev pheeb suab daus ib txwm muaj, thiab cov teeb dai zoo li cov qe daus. Lub chav ua mov qhib nyob nruab nrab piv txog cov roob Annupuri. Cov ntaub thaiv yuav tsaus zuj zus mus rau tom qab thiab tseem pab tiv thaiv kub thiab txias ntxiv.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Style Kitchen 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. Style Kitchen 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. Style Kitchen 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

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