Ryukyu Sanctuary Innanhússhönnun veitingastaðar by Shinjiro Heshiki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award í járni in Innanhúss- og sýningarhönnun Competition Category.
JárnInnanhúss· 2026
Ryukyu Sanctuary Innanhússhönnun veitingastaðar
Client: Shabu Shabu Ryukyu
A' Design Award í járni Winner in Innanhúss Category
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About Ryukyu Sanctuary Innanhússhönnun veitingastaðar
Ryukyu Sanctuary er innanhússhönnun veitingastaðar við Kokusai-dori breiðgötuna í Naha á Okinawa. Framhliðin er mótuð eins og kóralskel, gerð úr sérsmíðuðum bognum stálstöngum sem eru handmálaðar í kóralbláum og smaragðsgrænum tónum. Þegar gengið er inn um innganginn færast gestir frá annasamri götunni inn í rólegan veitingasal. Handpússaðir veggir endurskapa áferð kóralmyndana. Steint gler í milliveggjum, 4700 sinnum 1700 millimetrar að stærð, ber mynstur af hafi og landi Okinawa. Ryukyu-gler og óbein lýsing fullkomna rýmið.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award í járni
Ryukyu Sanctuary Innanhússhönnun veitingastaðar vann A' Design Award í járni, virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er góðum hönnunarverkum sem uppfylla þær faglegu og iðnaðarlegu kröfur sem gerðar eru til vel hannaðra sköpunarverka. Sigurvegarar í járni sýna mikla færni, mikla sérhæfingu, sérfræðiskilning og skapandi getu höfunda sinna. Þess er vænst að Ryukyu Sanctuary Innanhússhönnun veitingastaðar sé mjög metið, dáð og elskað sköpunarverk sem er hagnýtt og nýstárlegt. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í járni sameinar bestu starfsvenjur greinarinnar og hefur hæfa tæknilega eiginleika tengda þekkingu og hæfileikum. Ryukyu Sanctuary Innanhússhönnun veitingastaðar er virt fyrir nákvæmni sína og er hannað til að veita lífsgæðabætur sem hjálpa til við að gera heiminn að betri stað.
Behind the Design
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- Unique Properties
- Located on Okinawa's busy Kokusai-dori, the facade's coral shell evokes a reef in emerald green seas, acting as a portal. In Okinawa, coral symbolizes protection and life. This design bridges tradition with modern art via hand-crafted plaster that recreates the tactile texture of reefs. Inside, city noise fades into a serene, underwater dimension. The sanctuary mirrors the mythical Dragon Palace, a space where local heritage, craftsmanship, and hospitality coexist in harmony.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Stained-glass: 4700 mm x 1700 mm. Floor area: 154 sqm. Ceiling height: 2800 mm. Structure: Reinforced Concrete. Finishes: Hand-plastered art walls, steel flat-bar art painting, custom Ryukyu glass installations.
- Tags
- Okinawa Design, Ryukyu Glass, Coral Reef Architecture, Undersea Atmosphere, Ryugu-jo Concept, Handcrafted Plaster Art, Japanese Restaurant, Light and Shadow, Cultural Identity, Authentic Ryukyu Modern
- Production Technology
- The facade features custom-curved steel bars hand-painted in coral-blue and emerald tones to mimic reef rhythms. Interior walls use hand-plastered textures to recreate the tactile depth of coral formations. A 4700mm x 1700mm glass partition combines stained-glass artistry with traditional motifs. By integrating Ryukyu glass with indirect lighting, the design achieves a balance of materiality and ethereal light, blending local craftsmanship with contemporary spatial art.
- Design Challenge
- Strict fire codes required smoke exhaust windows on the facade, while local laws prohibited external signage. These constraints were overcome by using the cubic curvature of custom steel bars to mask functional elements, creating a facade that acts as its own landmark. By integrating a banyan tree motif into the play of shadows, the building achieves a distinctive identity that prioritizes artistic expression over conventional commercial branding, harmonizing necessity with creativity.
- Research
- This project explores the link between Okinawa and the sea, using coral as a vital cultural symbol. Research focused on translating coral's protective qualities into a spatial experience. By using local craft and Ryukyu glass, the design reinterprets natural elements for a modern context. Despite strict fire and signage codes, the project transformed legal constraints into a landmark facade that honors marine heritage and Okinawa's poetic spirit.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by Ryugu-jo, the mythical undersea palace. This project embodies "Authentic Ryukyu Modern" by blending Okinawan heritage with contemporary luxury. It seeks to recreate the serene beauty of coral reefs submerged in emerald green waters, redefining traditional motifs into a timeless spatial experience that honors the island's natural and cultural roots.
- Project Duration
- Design planning for the project began in February 2024 in Naha, Okinawa, with construction completed in July 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The journey begins on vibrant Kokusai-dori Avenue. Passing through the coral shell facade, guests experience a dramatic sensory shift as urban noise is replaced by serene silence. This threshold acts as a portal to another dimension. Inside, the play of light through Ryukyu glass and tactile reef-like walls create an immersive underwater world. This transition from the chaotic city to a tranquil sanctuary allows diners to lose track of time, fully entering the mythical atmosphere of the Dragon Palace.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Conception Co., Ltd., 2025.
- Image Credits
- Photographer: Masahiro Ishibashi
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