Chuji Detaljhandel by Atsushi Murakami is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award i Bronse in Interiør, Butikk- og Utstillingsdesign Competition Category.

BronseInteriør· 2025

Chuji Detaljhandel

by Atsushi Murakami

Client: design Chill-out inc.

A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Interiør Category

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The Design

About Chuji Detaljhandel

Selv om denne butikken ligger i den internasjonale storbyen Tokyo, ble den planlagt på et rolig sted litt tilbaketrukket. Det finnes mange prangende butikker med kinesisk atmosfære i området rundt, men denne butikken har en moderne japansk atmosfære Zen. Ved å bruke lett tilgjengelige materialer ble kostnadene holdt nede, samtidig som skjæremetoden og detaljene ble oppfinnsomt designet for å gjøre den original og spesiell. I tillegg, med bærekraft i tankene, ble brukte tebladene tørket og blandet inn i pussmaterialet for gjenbruk. Det er et uttrykk som er rikt i både utseende og aroma.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronse

Chuji Detaljhandel er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. Chuji Detaljhandel forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. Chuji Detaljhandel tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Cost control is important, especially when designing a small-scale store. By using readily available materials rather than special materials, we were able to keep costs down, while also creating an original and special space by devising cutting methods and details.
In addition, used tea leaves were dried, crushed, and mixed into the plastering materials. Even after being mixed in, the fragrance and slight color were extracted, and the texture was also evident, resulting in a unique finish.
Dimensions & Packaging: Area 66 Square meter , Ceiling height 2450mm , Seating capacity 10 people
Tags: chinese, tea, sweets, teahouse, factory
Production Technology: Another existing store discards about 600 kg of used tea leaves per year.It cannot be served to customers again, but it still has enough aroma and consciousness left in it.Of course, we will not be able to reuse or upcycle all of these materials in this project.Not only will this project appeal to the senses of touch and smell, but it will also raise awareness of sustainability at the same time.
Design Challenge: There are no straight sections in the seating area of this store.It is difficult to arrange tables efficiently.So we arranged a large table that follows the curve. However, a large table is inevitably heavy.To make it look lighter, we gave it a single leg and hung the end from the ceiling. This created a mysterious space where something heavy appears to be floating in the air.
Inspiration: The store is located in the multinational city of Tokyo.
Although there are many fancy Chinese restaurants in the neighborhood, we have created a gentle space that appeals to the senses of sight, touch, and smell, aiming for a modern Tokyo-style Chinese store.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2023 and finished in Aril 2024 in Tokyo
Operation Flow: Customers can choose and purchase products from the display cases and shelves, and those who make a reservation can enjoy a course set that includes carefully selected Chinese tea and sweets.