Bronzo Interni · 2026
Urban Banyan Design d'interni per una caffetteria-panetteria
- A' Design Award di Bronzo 2026 in Interni
- CLIENT: Runva Company Inc.
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About Urban Banyan Design d'interni per una caffetteria-panetteria
Urban Banyan è il progetto d'interni di una caffetteria-panetteria a Naha, nell'isola di Okinawa. Lo spazio ruota attorno a un banyan scultoreo largo 6000 mm e alto 3600 mm. La scultura combina listelli in legno, malta e stucco artistico, mentre i rami sono realizzati in resina leggera stampata in 3D, conforme alle normative antincendio. Non essendo consentita l'insegna esterna, la facciata vetrata di 14,5 metri è rivestita con pannelli in acrilico da 3 mm stampati con foglie semitrasparenti. L'illuminazione retrostante trasforma la vetrina in una calda lanterna nelle ore notturne.
About the A' Design Award di Bronzo
Urban Banyan Design d'interni per una caffetteria-panetteria ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Bronzo, un riconoscimento altamente prestigioso conferito a design eccezionali che si distinguono per creatività, ingegno e astuzia. I vincitori di Bronzo sono manufatti ampiamente abili e sorprendentemente creativi che autenticano la vasta esperienza, l'immaginazione e l'intraprendenza dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Urban Banyan Design d'interni per una caffetteria-panetteria sia un oggetto molto apprezzato, ammirato e amato, notevolmente professionale e innovativo. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Bronzo incorpora le migliori pratiche dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia, ed è eccellente per l'attenzione al dettaglio. Urban Banyan Design d'interni per una caffetteria-panetteria soddisfa splendidamente i bisogni, tocca i desideri, affascina i sentimenti e attira la curiosità.
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- Unique Properties
- Centered around a sculptural Banyan tree, this interior blends art and architecture to provide emotional comfort. Embracing the aesthetic of light and shadow, it creates a serene atmosphere. Overcoming strict exterior signage bans, the glass storefront functions as a City Lantern. Semi-transparent leaf prints on acrylic project a warm, organic glow onto the street at night, serving as an architectural beacon without violating building codes.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Banyan Tree Artwork: 6000 mm (W) x 3600 mm (H). Acrylic Print Panels: 14500 mm (W) x 1200 mm (H).
- Tags
- bakery cafe, spatial design, banyan tree, organic interior, lantern facade, light and shadow, digital fabrication, mortar craft, japanese design, okinawa
- Production Technology
- To meet fire codes, the banyan sculpture uses a hybrid of lath boards, mortar, and artistic plaster. Complex branches integrate lightweight 3D-printed resin to reduce load. The 14.5m window features 3mm acrylic panels with semi-transparent leaf prints. Backlit for a lantern effect, it leverages western exposure, creating a dramatic interplay between the interior and twilight.
- Design Challenge
- Due to tenant restrictions, no exterior signage was permitted. To overcome this limitation, the design reimagined the entire window surface as a glowing lantern visible from the street, creating both a signature presence and cost efficiency without breaching the building facade rules.
- Research
- Research focused on material innovation to balance art with strict fire safety. We developed a lightweight structure integrating 3D-printed resin components and noncombustible mortar. We also explored reversible attachment mechanisms for the long-span acrylic window panels. This demonstrates a sustainable approach to large-scale indoor art installations, merging traditional crafts with digital fabrication.
- Inspiration
- In the concrete jungle of Naha City, this design reintroduces the primal comfort of nature. Inspired by the Okinawan Banyan tree (Gajumaru), revered in folklore as the abode of spirits, the space serves as a modern sanctuary. The concept visualizes the invisible 'Life Force' of the island. By integrating the organic forms of the Banyan with the play of light and shadow, the design transforms a commercial space into a spiritual shelter, offering a moment of primitive healing amidst urban hustle.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Nov 2024 in Naha City, Okinawa and finished in March 2025
- Operation Flow
- Guests enter beneath the symbolic canopy of the banyan tree and are naturally guided toward seating areas that embrace the soft western light. The filtered illumination through the acrylic leaf screens shifts subtly throughout the day, providing visitors with a tangible sense of passing time. This visual and spatial rhythm intentionally encourages people to slow their pace, breathe deeply, and experience emotional serenity while enjoying their coffee and bread.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Conception Co., Ltd., 2025.
- Image Credits
- Photographer: Masahiro Ishibashi
