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In Between Octaves Japanska Ramen Kuća by Che Yung Kung

In Between Octaves Japanska Ramen Kuća by Che Yung Kung is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Бронзана награда A' Design Award in Дизајн ентеријера и изложбених простора Competition Category.


БронзанаЕнтеријер· 2025

In Between Octaves Japanska Ramen Kuća

by Che Yung Kung

Client: Synergy Collective Catering Ltd.

Бронзана награда A' Design Award Winner in Ентеријер Category

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The Design

About In Between Octaves Japanska Ramen Kuća

Ovo je dizajnerski projekat koji integriše istočnjačke elemente u zapadnjački tržni centar. Celokupan sistem boja prostora zasnovan je pretežno na beloj boji i teksturi drveta. Niz ručno pisanih kaligrafskih fenjera koristi se za uokvirivanje spoljašnje kuhinje i prostora za obedovanje, poput muzičke partiture. Ramen majstori pripremaju jela u duhu Isshokenmei-a. Od trenutka kada stanu u red do kraja obroka, gosti pokazuju svoju ljubav prema ramen-u i Tsukemen-u, poput prelepe melodije koja odjekuje prostorom. Note neprestano oblikuju savremeni japanski prostor zvučnim zapisima između prostornih partitura.

The Recognition

About the Бронзана награда A' Design Award

In Between Octaves Japanska Ramen Kuća је добитник Бронзане награде A' Design Award, високо престижног признања које се додељује изванредним дизајнима који се одликују креативношћу, домишљатошћу и оштроумношћу. Добитници Бронзане награде у потпуности су вешти и упечатљиво креативни артефакти који потврђују велико искуство, машту и снаљажљивост својих дизајнера. Очекује се да In Between Octaves Japanska Ramen Kuća буде високо цењен, дивљен и вољен предмет, запажено професионалан и иновативан. Овај дизајн награђен Бронзаном наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе у уметности, науци, дизајну и технологији и одличан је по пажњи према детаљима. In Between Octaves Japanska Ramen Kuća сјајно задовољава потребе, дотиче жеље, очарава осећања и привлачи радозналост.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
In a westernized shopping mall, we incorporate oriental elements into the space.
Through architectural manipulation technique, a grid sequence is created where the central axis runs through the space, creating a relationship between the new and old parallel axes. An array of hand-written calligraphy lanterns is used to frame the outer kitchen and dining areas like a musical score.
Notes continuously perform the contemporary Japanese space with sound tracks between the spatial scores.
Dimensions & Packaging
Space area 74 square meters
Tags
Isshokenmei, Ramen, Japanese, Japan, 03dimensionsdesign, Octaves, Note, melody, Tsukemen, Issyokemen
Production Technology
We made the following attempts to visualize the spatial atmosphere we want to convey:
1. Open kitchen bar with sliding window
2. Wooden trusses with atmospheric lighting
3. Stainless steel square expanded mesh to add details to the truss facade
4. Facade metal grille and wooden grille
5. Long wall tiles extend against textured white wallpaper
6. Long linear wall washer
7. Handwritten Japanese calligraphy lantern
8. The looming floor-to-ceiling glass
9. Brand logo styling lamp with clear details
Design Challenge
We must complete the construction within 45 days to catch up with the Christmas events in the area where the restaurant is located.
Research
The ramen shop owner insists on using natural ingredients such as pork bones to cook the secret soup every week, in order to let gourmets taste the delicious soup.
The owner told us, when we think back to eating ramen in Japan, we remember how lucky we were to get seats at the counter. The way they shook the noodles, accompanied by their spirited shouts, made us even more excited for the ramen to be served.
How to make this space reflect the focused spirit of ramen chef is our goal.
Inspiration
When we think back to eating ramen in Japan, we remember how lucky we were to get seats at the counter. From there, we could closely observe the ramen artisans meticulously preparing each bowl. The way they shook the noodles, accompanied by their spirited shouts, made us even more excited for the ramen to be served.
Project Duration
The project was designed in October 2022.
The project began construction in November 2022.
The restaurant had a trial operation in December 2022.
The restaurant officially opened in January 2023 in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow
When customers enter the store, you can observe the ramen chef's preparation process due to the open kitchen. The sound of the ramen chef shaking the noodles and his spirited shouting make people look forward to the ramen being served.
The inner and outer kitchens form an O-shaped circulation line through two food delivery ports, allowing for smooth execution of food preparation, soup making, meal delivery, recycling, and cleaning.

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