Teru Sushi Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Resitora by Norihiko Terai

Teru Sushi Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Resitora by Norihiko Terai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.

IfezaImbere y'Inyubako· 2025

Teru Sushi Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Resitora

by Norihiko Terai

Client: VRILLO Co., Ltd.

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza Winner in Imbere y'Inyubako Category

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The Design

About Teru Sushi Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Resitora

Teru Sushi ni imbere y'iresitora ya sushi iri mu mujyi wa Kitakyushu, mu Buyapani. Uwo mwanya ungana na metero kare 95 wakozwe hifashishijwe ivugururwa ry'ahantu ho kuriramo hari hasanzweho. Abashyitsi binjirira mu nzira yatewe inkunga n'umuhango w'icyayi, ibateza amatsiko mbere yo kugera mu cyumba nyamukuru. Hagati hari intebe ndende y'uruziga ikora nk'urubuga rw'imikino, ku buryo buri ntebe iha uwicayeho kubona neza umutetsi. Inkuta zubakishije ibumba, amakaro y'Ubutaliyani, ibiti bya ash n'amakaro y'ibumba yakozwe hakurikijwe umuco w'ububumbyi bwa Mino bikikije ubuso bw'ibuye bwakeyewe neza. Amatara agaragaza ibiryo n'ubuhanga bw'imikorere.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

Teru Sushi Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Resitora ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. Teru Sushi Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Resitora biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Teru Sushi Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Resitora ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

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