Urban Banyan Naqshadaynta Gudaha ee Kafateeriyaha Rootiga by Shinjiro Heshiki

Urban Banyan Naqshadaynta Gudaha ee Kafateeriyaha Rootiga by Shinjiro Heshiki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qolalka Gudaha iyo Bandhigyada Competition Category.

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Urban Banyan Naqshadaynta Gudaha ee Kafateeriyaha Rootiga

by Shinjiro Heshiki

Client: Runva Company Inc.

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Gudaha Category

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The Design

About Urban Banyan Naqshadaynta Gudaha ee Kafateeriyaha Rootiga

Urban Banyan waa naqshadaynta gudaha ee kafateeriye rooti ka mid ah magaalada Naha, Okinawa. Booskan wuxuu udub dhexaad u yahay farshaxan geed banyan ah oo cabbirkiisu yahay 6000 mm ballac iyo 3600 mm dherer. Farshaxankan waxaa lagu daray looxyada khafiifka ah (lath), sibidhka iyo malaas farshaxan ah, halka laamaha lagu sameeyay resin fudud oo lagu daabacay teknoolojiyada 3D, kaas oo buuxiya shuruudaha badbaadada dabka. Calaamado dibadda ah lama oggolayn, sidaas darteed muraayadda hore ee dhererkeedu yahay 14.5 mitir waxaa lagu dhejiyay looxyo acrylic ah oo 3 mm dhumuc ah oo lagu daabacay caleemo qeyb-daahfuran. Iftiin gadaal ka baxa ayaa habeenkii dukaanka hore uga dhiga faynuus diiran.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

Urban Banyan Naqshadaynta Gudaha ee Kafateeriyaha Rootiga waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Urban Banyan Naqshadaynta Gudaha ee Kafateeriyaha Rootiga waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Urban Banyan Naqshadaynta Gudaha ee Kafateeriyaha Rootiga si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

Behind the Design

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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