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Japanese Taste Maloprodajni objekat by Shunsuke Ohe

Japanese Taste Maloprodajni objekat by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Бронзана награда A' Design Award in Дизајн ентеријера и изложбених простора Competition Category.


БронзанаЕнтеријер· 2026

Japanese Taste Maloprodajni objekat

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

Бронзана награда A' Design Award Winner in Ентеријер Category

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The Design

About Japanese Taste Maloprodajni objekat

Japanese Taste je maloprodajni objekat smešten na železničkoj stanici Kjoto u Japanu. Prodavnica predstavlja zanatske proizvode, hranu, sake, kozmetiku i proizvode za svakodnevnu upotrebu koje izrađuju zanatlije, poljoprivrednici i proizvođači iz cele Japana. Enterijer sledi japanski minimalizam, koristeći prostor, svetlost, senku i uzdržanost umesto dekorativnih motiva. Eksterijer u crnim tonovima uokviruje topao enterijer od drveta, kamena i meke svetlosti. Veliki centralni sto funkcioniše i kao izložbeni prostor i kao pozornica, dok vertikalni rešetkasti elementi dodaju dubinu. Dizajn pretvara mesto tranzita u mesto kulturnog susreta.

The Recognition

About the Бронзана награда A' Design Award

Japanese Taste Maloprodajni objekat 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 Japanese Taste Maloprodajni objekat 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. Japanese Taste Maloprodajni objekat сјајно задовољава потребе, дотиче жеље, очарава осећања и привлачи радозналост.

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

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