Grand Gate Hiroshima Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Rau Chaw Noj Mov Loj by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Grand Gate Hiroshima Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Rau Chaw Noj Mov Loj by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Kub in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

KubSab Hauv· 2026

Grand Gate Hiroshima Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Rau Chaw Noj Mov Loj

by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

A' Design Award Kub Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Grand Gate Hiroshima Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Rau Chaw Noj Mov Loj

Grand Gate Hiroshima yog ib qhov chaw noj mov loj nyob rau txheej ob ntawm lub tsev Hiroshima JP Building thiab txuas nrog tej kev taug kev mus rau Hiroshima station. Qhov chaw dav 660 square metre muaj rau lub khw teeb tsa rau hauv xya thaj chaw uas qhib dav thiab tsis muaj phab ntsa faib ntau. Txhua lub khw muaj nws tus yam ntxwv, tab sis tag nrho ua ke tsim tau ib qho kev sib xws sib haum. Txoj kev teeb tsa ua raws li tus duab ntawm tus dej Ota River delta thiab coj cov qhua mus dhau tej thaj chaw muag khoom. Cov khoom siv xws li terrazzo, resin thiab plhaub qwj ua rau nco txog tej pob zeb me, tej dej thiab dej hiav txwv ntawm cheeb tsam ntawd.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kub

Grand Gate Hiroshima Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Rau Chaw Noj Mov Loj yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Kub, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib ib, zoo kawg nkaus thiab tshwj xeeb. Cov neeg yeej Kub yog cov khoom tsim tshiab heev, pom deb heev thiab ci ntsa iab uas qhia txog kev txawj ntse, kev txawj thiab lub zog ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Grand Gate Hiroshima Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Rau Chaw Noj Mov Loj xav tias yuav yog ib qho kev tsim uas tau txais kev qhuas ntau, tsim kev nyiam tshiab thiab loj uas ua rau muaj nqi tsis tau muaj dua. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Kub no yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus thiab muaj kev hwm uas pab tau ntau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Grand Gate Hiroshima Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Rau Chaw Noj Mov Loj ua rau muaj kev xav tau heev, txhawb kev mob siab, txhawb kev tsim tshiab thiab ua rau peb xav tsis thoob.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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