Japanese Taste Maloobchodná predajňa by Shunsuke Ohe

Japanese Taste Maloobchodná predajňa by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronzová cena A' Design Award in Interiér Competition Category.

BronzováInteriér· 2026

Japanese Taste Maloobchodná predajňa

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

Bronzová cena A' Design Award Winner in Interiér Category

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The Design

About Japanese Taste Maloobchodná predajňa

Japanese Taste je maloobchodná predajňa nachádzajúca sa na stanici Kjóto v Japonsku. Predajňa ponúka remeselné výrobky, potraviny, saké, kozmetiku a tovar dennej potreby od remeselníkov, farmárov a výrobcov z celého Japonska. Interiér vychádza z japonského minimalizmu, pričom namiesto dekoratívnych motívov využíva priestor, svetlo, tieň a zdržanlivosť. Exteriér ladený do čiernej rámuje teplý interiér z dreva, kameňa a mäkkého svetla. Veľký centrálny stôl slúži zároveň ako výstavná plocha aj ako javisko, zatiaľ čo vertikálne mrežové prvky dodávajú priestoru hĺbku. Dizajn premieňa tranzitné miesto na miesto kultúrneho stretnutia.

The Recognition

About the Bronzová cena A' Design Award

Japanese Taste Maloobchodná predajňa 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 Japanese Taste Maloobchodná predajňa 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. Japanese Taste Maloobchodná predajňa 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: The Japanese products featured here range widely, from crafts and food to sake, cosmetics and everyday essentials. However, these are not merely commodities. They embody the local climate, materials and techniques, the philosophy of their makers, and the aesthetic sensibilities cultivated by the Japanese people. Consequently, this space aims to serve as a vessel that quietly draws out the value inherent in these diverse items and conveys it to our visitors.
Dimensions & Packaging: Project area : 114.5 sqm / Category : Retail Outlet
Tags: stone , wood , tile , Japanese-style , Kyoto , noren , LUSTYdesign , Shunsuke Ohe
Production Technology: Ceiling : wall paper / Wall : wood , wall paper , stone , wooden lattice / Floor : pvc tile
Design Challenge: At the centre of the space, a large table functions as both display and stage, connecting visitors with products and their stories. Soft fabric like lighting above and vertical lattice elements create warmth, depth, and quiet symbolism. A restrained palette of wood, stone, black, and red brings unity to the diverse product range, forming a subtle spatial framework that allows the products to stand out.
Research: A key aim of this project was to transform Kyoto Station from a place of transit into a place of cultural encounter. Through calm fixture planning, restrained lighting, layered sightlines, and a curatorial approach that unifies diverse products, the space invites visitors to pause, explore, and reflect. More than a shop, Japanese Taste presents a contemporary way to communicate the essence of Japanese craftsmanship and sensibility to the world.
Inspiration: Kyoto remains an international city open to the world, whilst embracing a thousand years of history and culture. In this city, which welcomes countless visitors from both home and abroad, Kyoto Station is not merely a transport hub, but a gateway that shapes the city’s first impression. This project involves a retail initiative in this highly public space, showcasing and selling goods crafted by artisans, farmers and producers from across Japan.
Project Duration: Project Duration : From April 2025 to July 2025 Project location : Kyoto(Japan)
Operation Flow: At the heart of the design is minimalism, a principle deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Rather than relying on superficial motifs, the space reinterprets ma, light and shadow, materiality, order, and restraint within a contemporary retail setting. Framed by a black toned exterior, the interior offers warmth, soft light, and calm, creating a quiet contrast to the bustle of the station and inviting visitors to pause and engage.
Image Credits: Photograph : NANA TAJIMA by ToLoLo studio