Kanizushi Kato Sushi Mikhuna Wasi by Takahiro Todoroki

Kanizushi Kato Sushi Mikhuna Wasi by Takahiro Todoroki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiUkupi· 2024

Kanizushi Kato Sushi Mikhuna Wasi

by Takahiro Todoroki

Client: Kitagunikaranookurimono Inc.

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Kanizushi Kato Sushi Mikhuna Wasi

Kanizushi Kato nisqaqa Niseko, Hokkaido, Japón llaqtapi huk sushi mikhuna wasim kan. Kay wasiqa rit'i tiyanapi kaq hawa llaqtakunamanta hamuq runakunaman sushi, cangrejo ima, Japón suyu mikhunakunata qun. Diseñoqa Ainu runakunaq siq'ikunanmanta, Japón huaka wasikunamanta, Yotei urqup rikchayninmanta hap'ikun. Llaqtapi kaq k'ullu tukuy hinantinpi llamk'achisqa kan, wasi patapi cedro k'ullumanta ruwasqa, mostradorñataq sansu japonés k'ullumanta, ñawpaq huaka wasi ruwaq yachaywan llamk'asqa. Huk yeso ñanmi kamakura rit'i wasita yuyarichin, qori q'illayñataq sapaq wasichapi patanta, chaqnaqkunatapas p'istin. Yaykuna punkupi huk bar kanmi, chaypi visitakuna suyaspa upyanankupaq.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Kanizushi Kato Sushi Mikhuna Wasi A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. Kanizushi Kato Sushi Mikhuna Wasi sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. Kanizushi Kato Sushi Mikhuna Wasi mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: We were asked to design a restaurant in Niseko, Hokkaido, now a world-class snow resort, where international visitors could enjoy authentic sushi, crab, and Japanese cuisine during their stay. We knew that all of the dishes would be of great character, so we designed a restaurant that would allow visitors to enjoy a taste of Japan and Hokkaido, with stylistic design elements throughout the space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The walls of the BAR are painted with traditional Ainu tribal patterns. The wooden structure of the ceiling of the sushi counter is made of local cedar wood, and the counter is made of solid Japanese cypress. The walls are plastered. In the private room, gold leaf paper is used for the folded-up ceiling and partitions. The tables are also coated with Japanese paper with urethane.
Tags: sushi,restaurant,Hokkaido
Production Technology: We aimed for local production for local consumption by using all local lumber. The wood used for the counter tops is traditional Japanese woodworking used in shrines. The passageway tunnel, which resembles a kamakura, a traditional Japanese snow hut built to bivouac during snowstorms, is finished with Japanese plaster. The ceiling and partitions are covered with traditional gold leaf.
Design Challenge: Unlike a typical Japanese sushi restaurant layout, the concept of this sushi restaurant at a snow resort was to have customers enjoy drinks such as Japanese sake and Japanese whiskey. Therefore, we designed a layout with a waiting bar at the entrance where customers can enjoy only drinks. It was also difficult to integrate the sushi counter, private rooms, and other spaces with their own unique characteristics.
Inspiration: Our design is inspired by the rich tapestry of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu culture, the spiritual serenity of Japanese shrines and temples, and the majestic presence of Mount Yotei, known as Niseko's Mt FUJI. The aim of this fusion is to create a space where international visitors can immerse themselves in the essence of Japanese architecture, culture, and cuisine during their short stay.
Project Duration: The project period is from August 19, 2022 to November 30, 2022.Located in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan
Image Credits: Photographer: Katsumi Hirabayashi