Urban Banyan Interiérový dizajn pekárenskej kaviarne by Shinjiro Heshiki

Urban Banyan Interiérový dizajn pekárenskej kaviarne by Shinjiro Heshiki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronzová cena A' Design Award in Interiér Competition Category.

BronzováInteriér· 2026

Urban Banyan Interiérový dizajn pekárenskej kaviarne

by Shinjiro Heshiki

Client: Runva Company Inc.

Bronzová cena A' Design Award Winner in Interiér Category

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The Design

About Urban Banyan Interiérový dizajn pekárenskej kaviarne

Urban Banyan je interiérový dizajn pekárenskej kaviarne v meste Naha na Okinawe. Ústredným prvkom priestoru je sochársky banyánový strom so šírkou 6000 mm a výškou 3600 mm. Socha kombinuje latové dosky, maltu a umeleckú omietku, zatiaľ čo vetvy tvorí ľahká živica vytlačená na 3D tlačiarni, ktorá spĺňa požiarne bezpečnostné predpisy. Vonkajšie označenie nebolo povolené, preto 14,5-metrová sklenená fasáda nesie 3 mm akrylové panely s potlačou polopriehľadných listov. Podsvietenie premieňa výklad v noci na teplý lampáš.

The Recognition

About the Bronzová cena A' Design Award

Urban Banyan Interiérový dizajn pekárenskej kaviarne je laureát Bronzovej ceny A' Design Award, vysoko prestížneho uznania udeľovaného vynikajúcim dizajnom, ktoré sa vyznačujú kreativitou, vynaliezavosťou a bystrosťou. Laureáti Bronzovej ceny sú plne zručné a nápadne kreatívne artefakty, ktoré potvrdzujú rozsiahle skúsenosti, predstavivosť a zdatnosť svojich dizajnérov. Od Urban Banyan Interiérový dizajn pekárenskej kaviarne sa očakáva, že bude vysoko cenený, obdivovaný a milovaný predmet, pozoruhodne profesionálny a inovatívny. Tento dizajn ocenený Bronzovou cenou A' Design Award zahŕňa najlepšie postupy v umení, vede, dizajne a technológii a vyniká pozornosťou k detailom. Urban Banyan Interiérový dizajn pekárenskej kaviarne skvele uspokojuje potreby, dotýka sa túžob, očarúva city a vzbudzuje zvedavosť.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Centered around a sculptural Banyan tree, this interior blends art and architecture to provide emotional comfort. Embracing the aesthetic of light and shadow, it creates a serene atmosphere. Overcoming strict exterior signage bans, the glass storefront functions as a City Lantern. Semi-transparent leaf prints on acrylic project a warm, organic glow onto the street at night, serving as an architectural beacon without violating building codes.
Dimensions & Packaging: Banyan Tree Artwork: 6000 mm (W) x 3600 mm (H). Acrylic Print Panels: 14500 mm (W) x 1200 mm (H).
Tags: bakery cafe, spatial design, banyan tree, organic interior, lantern facade, light and shadow, digital fabrication, mortar craft, japanese design, okinawa
Production Technology: To meet fire codes, the banyan sculpture uses a hybrid of lath boards, mortar, and artistic plaster. Complex branches integrate lightweight 3D-printed resin to reduce load. The 14.5m window features 3mm acrylic panels with semi-transparent leaf prints. Backlit for a lantern effect, it leverages western exposure, creating a dramatic interplay between the interior and twilight.
Design Challenge: Due to tenant restrictions, no exterior signage was permitted. To overcome this limitation, the design reimagined the entire window surface as a glowing lantern visible from the street, creating both a signature presence and cost efficiency without breaching the building facade rules.
Research: Research focused on material innovation to balance art with strict fire safety. We developed a lightweight structure integrating 3D-printed resin components and noncombustible mortar. We also explored reversible attachment mechanisms for the long-span acrylic window panels. This demonstrates a sustainable approach to large-scale indoor art installations, merging traditional crafts with digital fabrication.
Inspiration: In the concrete jungle of Naha City, this design reintroduces the primal comfort of nature. Inspired by the Okinawan Banyan tree (Gajumaru), revered in folklore as the abode of spirits, the space serves as a modern sanctuary. The concept visualizes the invisible 'Life Force' of the island. By integrating the organic forms of the Banyan with the play of light and shadow, the design transforms a commercial space into a spiritual shelter, offering a moment of primitive healing amidst urban hustle.
Project Duration: The project started in Nov 2024 in Naha City, Okinawa and finished in March 2025
Operation Flow: Guests enter beneath the symbolic canopy of the banyan tree and are naturally guided toward seating areas that embrace the soft western light. The filtered illumination through the acrylic leaf screens shifts subtly throughout the day, providing visitors with a tangible sense of passing time. This visual and spatial rhythm intentionally encourages people to slow their pace, breathe deeply, and experience emotional serenity while enjoying their coffee and bread.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Conception Co., Ltd., 2025.
Image Credits: Photographer: Masahiro Ishibashi