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303 Shirahama Italian Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ by Ryohei Kanda

303 Shirahama Italian Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ by Ryohei Kanda is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ime Ụlọ na Ngosipụta Competition Category.


BronzIme Ụlọ· 2025

303 Shirahama Italian Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ

by Ryohei Kanda

Client: Roito Inc.

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ime Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About 303 Shirahama Italian Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ

Mgbochi polycarbonate ndị mejupụtara ebe a na-eri nri na-egosipụta nlele osimiri dị n'ihu ebe ahụ, ebe ha na-emekwa ka ìhè gbagọọ n'otu oge ahụ. A na-etinye oriọna na ọkụ mgbakwasa n'elu mgbochi ndị ahụ ka ha gosipụta ìhè. Mgbochi ndị ahụ na-egosipụta ìhè anwụ na-abata ma na-agbanwe ọdịdị ha ka oge na-aga. Onye nchepụta ahụ bu n'obi ịmepụta oghere na-adọta uche nke na-ebuli ihe ndị dị na Shirahama elu site na ìhè, ebe ọ na-etinyekwa nlele jikọtara n'ụzọ zuru oke na mpụga.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

303 Shirahama Italian Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na 303 Shirahama Italian Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. 303 Shirahama Italian Ụlọ Oriri na Ọṅụṅụ na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The polycarbonate partitions that make up the dining area reflect the view of the ocean in front of the site, while at the same time refracting the light. Pendants and bracket lights are placed on top of the partitions to reflect the light. The partitions reflect the incoming sunlight and change their expression over time. We aimed to create an immersive space that sublimates the elements of Shirahama by light, while incorporating a view seamlessly connected to the outside.
Dimensions & Packaging
Floor: Mortar finished, Tile: Marazzi/ceppo di gre greige
Partitions: Custom-made specifications
Polycarbonate + blue gradation film applied
Tags
Italianrestaurant, blue, Restaurant, reflection
Production Technology
Polycarbonate has a ribbed material that connects the front and back surfaces and refracts and reflects light. We noticed that this characteristic resembles the look of the ocean when the sun reflects off it. Polycarbonate also has a slightly glossy surface, which reflects the scenery facing it. This allowed us to create a design that lightly reflects the outside scenery and seamlessly connects with the environment.
Design Challenge
Verification of light reflection and refraction by polycarbonate and lighting. Since the expression of light changes with layout and distance, studies were repeated to harmonize the best positioning and functional layout.
Research
I think the beauty and comfort in nature is a common understanding that everyone feels, regardless of generation or race. In this age of diversity, taking design cues from nature is a way to create connections between people. This is the most important aspect of interior design, and I hope to create a connection between design and the environment through human connection.
Inspiration
Shirarahama Beach in front of the property is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Kansai region, from which Nanki-Shirahama takes its name, and the development of the town has spread along with the sea. People gather there and feel a strong connection between the city and the sea. I felt that many memories of this town exist along with the sea. By incorporating this view of the sea into the interior of “303,” we wanted to create a design that would connect with this place.
Project Duration
The project started in August 2021 and finished in September 2023 in Shirahama
Operation Flow
Our approach to this project emphasizes sustainability and architectural integrity. By reusing the existing building and incorporating materials that enhance natural light, the design maximizes aesthetic appeal while minimizing environmental impact. The design also takes into consideration the harmonious landscape and familiarity of the area by taking advantage of its unique characteristics.
Team Members
Ryohei Kanda
Image Credits
Design credit: Roito Inc.
Photo credit: Nacasa&Partners

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