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Japanese Taste Mazumtirdzniecības veikals by Shunsuke Ohe

Japanese Taste Mazumtirdzniecības veikals by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronzas balva A' Design Award in Interjera, tirdzniecības un izstāžu dizains Competition Category.


BronzasInterjers· 2026

Japanese Taste Mazumtirdzniecības veikals

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

Bronzas balva A' Design Award Winner in Interjers Category

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The Design

About Japanese Taste Mazumtirdzniecības veikals

Japanese Taste ir mazumtirdzniecības veikals, kas atrodas Kioto stacijā Japānā. Veikals piedāvā amatniecības izstrādājumus, pārtiku, sakē, kosmētiku un ikdienas preces, ko radījuši amatnieki, zemnieki un ražotāji no visas Japānas. Interjers seko japāņu minimālismam, dekoratīvu motīvu vietā izmantojot telpu, gaismu, ēnu un atturību. Melnos toņos ieturētais eksterjers ietver siltu interjeru no koka, akmens un maigas gaismas. Liels centrālais galds kalpo gan kā izstādes vieta, gan kā skatuve, savukārt vertikāli režģa elementi piešķir dziļumu. Dizains pārvērš tranzīta vietu par kultūras satikšanās vietu.

The Recognition

About the Bronzas balva A' Design Award

Japanese Taste Mazumtirdzniecības veikals ir Bronzas balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, ļoti prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir izciliem dizainiem, kas izceļas ar radošumu, atjautību un viedumu. Bronzas ieguvēji ir pietiekami prasmīgi un pārsteidzoši radoši darbi, kas apliecina to dizaineru plašo pieredzi, iztēli un izdarību. Sagaidāms, ka Japanese Taste Mazumtirdzniecības veikals būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts priekšmets, ievērojami profesionāls un inovatīvs. Šis ar Bronzas balvu apbalvotais dizains iekļauj labāko praksi mākslā, zinātnē, dizainā un tehnoloģijās un izceļas ar uzmanību detaļām. Japanese Taste Mazumtirdzniecības veikals lieliski apmierina vajadzības, skar vēlmes, valdzina jūtas un piesaista zinātkāri.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Japanese products featured here range widely, from crafts and food to sake, cosmetics and everyday essentials. However, these are not merely commodities. They embody the local climate, materials and techniques, the philosophy of their makers, and the aesthetic sensibilities cultivated by the Japanese people. Consequently, this space aims to serve as a vessel that quietly draws out the value inherent in these diverse items and conveys it to our visitors.
Dimensions & Packaging
Project area : 114.5 sqm / Category : Retail Outlet
Tags
stone , wood , tile , Japanese-style , Kyoto , noren , LUSTYdesign , Shunsuke Ohe
Production Technology
Ceiling : wall paper / Wall : wood , wall paper , stone , wooden lattice / Floor : pvc tile
Design Challenge
At the centre of the space, a large table functions as both display and stage, connecting visitors with products and their stories. Soft fabric like lighting above and vertical lattice elements create warmth, depth, and quiet symbolism. A restrained palette of wood, stone, black, and red brings unity to the diverse product range, forming a subtle spatial framework that allows the products to stand out.
Research
A key aim of this project was to transform Kyoto Station from a place of transit into a place of cultural encounter. Through calm fixture planning, restrained lighting, layered sightlines, and a curatorial approach that unifies diverse products, the space invites visitors to pause, explore, and reflect. More than a shop, Japanese Taste presents a contemporary way to communicate the essence of Japanese craftsmanship and sensibility to the world.
Inspiration
Kyoto remains an international city open to the world, whilst embracing a thousand years of history and culture. In this city, which welcomes countless visitors from both home and abroad, Kyoto Station is not merely a transport hub, but a gateway that shapes the city’s first impression. This project involves a retail initiative in this highly public space, showcasing and selling goods crafted by artisans, farmers and producers from across Japan.
Project Duration
Project Duration : From April 2025 to July 2025 Project location : Kyoto(Japan)
Operation Flow
At the heart of the design is minimalism, a principle deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Rather than relying on superficial motifs, the space reinterprets ma, light and shadow, materiality, order, and restraint within a contemporary retail setting. Framed by a black toned exterior, the interior offers warmth, soft light, and calm, creating a quiet contrast to the bustle of the station and inviting visitors to pause and engage.
Image Credits
Photograph : NANA TAJIMA by ToLoLo studio

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