Style Kitchen Restaurantinterieurontwerp by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Style Kitchen Restaurantinterieurontwerp by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Zilver in Interieur en Tentoonstellingsontwerp Competition Category.

ZilverInterieur· 2026

Style Kitchen Restaurantinterieurontwerp

by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About Style Kitchen Restaurantinterieurontwerp

Style Kitchen is een restaurantinterieur gelegen in Kutchan cho, Hokkaido, Japan. De lange en smalle ruimte beslaat 785 vierkante meter en is verdeeld in drie zones. Antiek hout en steen bij de ingang creëren een ongedwongen sfeer, terwijl de achterste zones meer privé en rustig zijn. Semi-privéruimtes doen denken aan traditionele sneeuwhutten, en de hanglampen lijken op sneeuwkristallen. Een open keuken in het midden verwijst naar de Annupuri-bergketen. De gordijnen worden naar achteren toe donkerder en verbeteren tevens de thermische isolatie.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Zilver

Style Kitchen Restaurantinterieurontwerp is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. Style Kitchen Restaurantinterieurontwerp wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Style Kitchen Restaurantinterieurontwerp is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: With a long and narrow space provided for the design, the decision for the plan was to adopt a gradational design from a casual space near the entrance to a more private and luxury zone at the end. To bring the history and nature of Niseko inside the restaurant, the design includes elements like semi private rooms, reminding traditional snow huts, or building materials reminiscence of a snow glimmer.
Dimensions & Packaging: Spread over 785sq.m., separated into 3 zones, each part is layered with specially designed hardened floors which can withstand the abuse of snow booths and the winter ware. The curtains are double layered to softly absorb the outdoor light. And the deeper one goes toward the back of the restaurant, the darker the color of the curtains becomes, creating a gradually calming space, while at the same time considering the effect of thermal insulation.
Tags: Restaurant, Design, Niseko, All day dining, Snow resort, ski resort
Production Technology: A mix of antique wood and stone near the entrance of the restaurant enhances the casual spirit of the space, while the passage leading to the more private spaces is designed to look more sophisticated, reminding one of the images of calming rows of birch trees at night. In the center of the restaurant stands the open kitchen with elements designed to represent the Annupuri mountain range of Niseko, creating a lively atmosphere. Even the pendant lights were designed to resemble snow crystals so that the guests were submerged in the beauty of Niseko snow resort.
Design Challenge: One of the clients requests was to include as much as possible from the culture of Niseko, so many of the artwork was entrusted to Hokkaido artists to convey the charm of the local area to the guests properly. High quality and environmentally appropriate furniture was also achieved by manufacturing them in Hokkaido.
Research: The research was based on snow resorts, restaurants and facilities in Niseko. The goal was to combine not only the different styles of restaurants, but to include the local surroundings as well. It resulted in the creation of a space with many types of seating styles and zones. A lively, entertaining and energized atmosphere, imbued with the charm of Niseko.
Inspiration: The breathtaking natural environment of the Niseko snow resort in Jpan, its long history and unique culture were the basis for this design. The design concept is called All Taste and is an accumulation of experiences of the surroundings brought inside, in addition to an exquisite cuisine.
Project Duration: Design begun in April 2020 and construction begun in August 2021. Operation begun on December 15, 2024. The restaurant is in Kutchan cho, Hokkaido. Infront of the Restaurant stretches the famous Hanazono ski slope and is surrounded by the mountains Yotei and Annupuri.
Operation Flow: The restaurant has 3 zones, some of which can be closed during the low season without creating a cut off feeling. To create connection to the charm of the local nature and history, to create a calming atmosphere, the design includes elements like local wood and stone. An oversized steel pod resembling an old distillation tank is installed over the round bar counter near the entrance. It is a connection to the local industry and history and can even be seen from the ski slopes elevating the interest of the outside passersby.
Team Members: Designer: Keiichi Ito
Designer: Ryo Okada
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #1: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #2: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #3: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #4: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024