Chuji Ritel by Atsushi Murakami is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Ruang Interior dan Pameran Competition Category.

PerungguInterior· 2025

Chuji Ritel

by Atsushi Murakami

Client: design Chill-out inc.

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Chuji Ritel

Meskipun toko ini berlokasi di kota internasional Tokyo, toko ini direncanakan di lokasi tenang yang sedikit menjauh. Terdapat banyak toko mencolok dengan nuansa Tiongkok di area sekitarnya, namun toko ini memiliki nuansa Jepang modern yang Zen. Dengan menggunakan material yang mudah didapat, biaya berhasil ditekan, sementara metode pemotongan dan detail dirancang secara cerdik untuk membuatnya orisinal dan istimewa. Selain itu, dengan mempertimbangkan keberlanjutan, daun teh bekas dikeringkan dan dicampurkan ke dalam material plester untuk digunakan kembali. Ini merupakan ekspresi yang kaya baik dari segi tampilan maupun aroma.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Chuji Ritel adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain luar biasa yang dicirikan oleh kreativitas, kecerdikan, dan ketajaman. Pemenang Perunggu adalah artefak yang sangat terampil dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imajinasi, dan kelihaian para desainernya. Chuji Ritel diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu ini menyertakan praktik terbaik dalam seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi, dan sangat baik dalam perhatiannya pada detail. Chuji Ritel memuaskan kebutuhan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan, dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Cost control is important, especially when designing a small-scale store. By using readily available materials rather than special materials, we were able to keep costs down, while also creating an original and special space by devising cutting methods and details.
In addition, used tea leaves were dried, crushed, and mixed into the plastering materials. Even after being mixed in, the fragrance and slight color were extracted, and the texture was also evident, resulting in a unique finish.
Dimensions & Packaging: Area 66 Square meter , Ceiling height 2450mm , Seating capacity 10 people
Tags: chinese, tea, sweets, teahouse, factory
Production Technology: Another existing store discards about 600 kg of used tea leaves per year.It cannot be served to customers again, but it still has enough aroma and consciousness left in it.Of course, we will not be able to reuse or upcycle all of these materials in this project.Not only will this project appeal to the senses of touch and smell, but it will also raise awareness of sustainability at the same time.
Design Challenge: There are no straight sections in the seating area of this store.It is difficult to arrange tables efficiently.So we arranged a large table that follows the curve. However, a large table is inevitably heavy.To make it look lighter, we gave it a single leg and hung the end from the ceiling. This created a mysterious space where something heavy appears to be floating in the air.
Inspiration: The store is located in the multinational city of Tokyo.
Although there are many fancy Chinese restaurants in the neighborhood, we have created a gentle space that appeals to the senses of sight, touch, and smell, aiming for a modern Tokyo-style Chinese store.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2023 and finished in Aril 2024 in Tokyo
Operation Flow: Customers can choose and purchase products from the display cases and shelves, and those who make a reservation can enjoy a course set that includes carefully selected Chinese tea and sweets.