Teru Sushi Ornatus Interior Cauponae by Norihiko Terai

Teru Sushi Ornatus Interior Cauponae by Norihiko Terai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

ArgentumInterior· 2025

Teru Sushi Ornatus Interior Cauponae

by Norihiko Terai

Client: VRILLO Co., Ltd.

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Teru Sushi Ornatus Interior Cauponae

Teru Sushi est interior ornatus cauponae sushi in urbe Kitakyushu, Iaponia. Spatium nonaginta quinque metrorum quadratorum renovato loco cenandi iam exstante creatum est. Hospites per transitum caerimonia theana inspiratum ingrediuntur, qui exspectationem ante conclave principale excitat. Mensa longa circularis in medio stat et pro scaena agit, ita ut omnis sedes prospectum apertum coqui praebeat. Parietes terreni, tegulae Italicae, lignum fraxineum et tegulae fictiles more figlinae Mino factae politum lapidis opus circumdant. Lumina artem coquinariam et artificium illustrant.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Teru Sushi Ornatus Interior Cauponae victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Teru Sushi Ornatus Interior Cauponae opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Teru Sushi Ornatus Interior Cauponae creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Creates a theatrical space, distinct from typical dining venues. The tea ceremony-inspired approach heightens anticipation, leading to a dramatic counter. The black-toned space blends traditional craft with modern design, fostering intimacy. The circular counter acts as a stage, allowing close observation of the artisan's skill. Sensory presentations and cuisine provide a memorable experience. A new form of dining entertainment that harmonizes space and experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: 95㎡
Tags: Restaurant Design, Sushi Restaurant, Renovation, Japanese Culture, Traditional Beauty, Modern Design, Theater-Style Restaurant, Natural Materials, Earthen Walls, Coffered Ceiling, Mino Momoyama, Japanese Modern, Luxury Restaurant, Craftsmanship
Production Technology: Patrons enter, experiencing a blend of traditional and modern design. Warm earthen walls and Italian tiles create texture. Ash and wood at the entrance lead to a circular counter. Crafted ceramic tiles, continuing Mino pottery tradition, surround a polished stone finish. The space highlights artisanal skill and history, offering a unique dining journey.
Design Challenge: Create theatrical dining, breaking tradition. Hurdles: maximizing limited space, blending tradition/modernity, enhancing experience beyond design. Solutions: circular counter, nuanced lighting, material harmony, integrated performance elements. Result: a novel theatrical dining experience.
Research: Research analyzed customer preferences, revealing demand for entertainment in dining. Spatial design studies showed dark tones, natural materials, and stage lighting created memorable experiences. Theatrical space analysis proved circular counters and performances enhanced engagement. Project aimed to redefine dining with immersive entertainment.
Inspiration: A traditional dining establishment in Kitakyushu transformed into a theatrical entertainment space. A tea ceremony-inspired passage heightens anticipation, leading to a stage-like counter. Black-toned space blends traditional materials with modern tech. Sensory presentations and cuisine redefine the dining experience.
Project Duration: This restaurant is located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan. The renovation began in July 2023 and was completed after approximately 90 days of construction.
Operation Flow: Enter via a tea ceremony-inspired path, unlike typical dining. Guests find a theater-like space with a central stage-counter. All seats offer clear chef views. Design uses traditional materials, like earthen walls and tiles, to engage all senses. Lighting highlights cuisine and chef skills. Guests enjoy chef interaction and community, experiencing a unique blend of space, craft, and culinary art.
Team Members: Interior designer : Norihiko Terai