Teru Sushi Tlacualcalli Icalitic Tlahtlaliliztli by Norihiko Terai

Teru Sushi Tlacualcalli Icalitic Tlahtlaliliztli by Norihiko Terai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Callitic Tlacauhtli ihuan Tlanextilizpan Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

IztacteocuitlatlCallitic· 2025

Teru Sushi Tlacualcalli Icalitic Tlahtlaliliztli

by Norihiko Terai

Client: VRILLO Co., Ltd.

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Callitic Category

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The Design

About Teru Sushi Tlacualcalli Icalitic Tlahtlaliliztli

Teru Sushi ce sushi tlacualcalli icalitic ipan Kitakyushu altepetl, Japón. Inin 95 metro cuadrado tlalyeyantli omochiuh ica occepa tlachihchihualiztli ce tlacualoyan tlen ye oncatca. In tlacualonime calaquih itech ce ohtli tlen omoyolnamic ica in teoxihuitl tlailiztli (tlen motenehua tea ceremony), tlen quitemaca chializtli achto ipan hueyi calihtic. Ce yahualtic tlacualtepechtli ihcac itech itlahco ihuan tequiti quen ce ixmahuizoloyan, ic ipampa nochi tzatzayantli quitta cualli in tlacualchihqui. Zoquitepamitl, Italia tlapaltetl, fresno cuahuitl ihuan zoquitlapaltetl tlen omochiuhqueh ica in Mino zoquichihualiztli tlamatiliztli quiyahualoah ce petlantic tetl tlamiliztli. In tlanextiliztli quinextia in tlacualiztli ihuan in toltecayotl.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl

Teru Sushi Tlacualcalli Icalitic Tlahtlaliliztli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Teru Sushi Tlacualcalli Icalitic Tlahtlaliliztli ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Teru Sushi Tlacualcalli Icalitic Tlahtlaliliztli quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.

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