Urban Banyan Тарҳрезии дохилии қаҳвахонаи нонвойхона by Shinjiro Heshiki

Urban Banyan Тарҳрезии дохилии қаҳвахонаи нонвойхона by Shinjiro Heshiki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ҷоизаи биринҷии A' Design Award in Дизайни фазои дохилӣ ва намоишгоҳ Competition Category.

БиринҷДохилӣ· 2026

Urban Banyan Тарҳрезии дохилии қаҳвахонаи нонвойхона

by Shinjiro Heshiki

Client: Runva Company Inc.

Ҷоизаи биринҷии A' Design Award Winner in Дохилӣ Category

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The Design

About Urban Banyan Тарҳрезии дохилии қаҳвахонаи нонвойхона

Urban Banyan тарҳрезии дохилии як қаҳвахонаи нонвойхона дар шаҳри Наха, Окинава мебошад. Дар маркази фазо як дарахти банйани муҷассамавӣ бо паҳноии 6000 мм ва баландии 3600 мм ҷойгир аст. Ин муҷассама тахтаҳои латагӣ, маҳлули семент ва гаҷи бадеиро дар бар мегирад, дар ҳоле ки шохаҳо аз қатрони сабуки бо чопи 3D сохташуда ташкил ёфта, ба қоидаҳои бехатарӣ аз сӯхтор ҷавобгӯ мебошанд. Азбаски насби лавҳаи берунӣ иҷозат дода нашуда буд, фасади шишагини 14,5-метра бо панелҳои акрилии 3 мм, ки дар онҳо баргҳои нимшаффоф чоп шудаанд, оро дода шудааст. Равшании пуштӣ шабона витринаи мағозаро ба фонуси гарм табдил медиҳад.

The Recognition

About the Ҷоизаи биринҷии A' Design Award

Urban Banyan Тарҳрезии дохилии қаҳвахонаи нонвойхона ғолиби Ҷоизаи биринҷии A' Design Award аст, ки эътирофи басо обрӯманд буда, ба тарҳҳои барҷаста дода мешавад, ки бо эҷодкорӣ, зеҳни тез ва зиракӣ фарқ мекунанд. Ғолибони биринҷ артефактҳои хеле моҳир ва ба таври ҷолиб эҷодкоронаанд, ки таҷрибаи васеъ, тасаввурот ва зеҳни тарроҳони худро тасдиқ мекунанд. Интизор меравад, ки Urban Banyan Тарҳрезии дохилии қаҳвахонаи нонвойхона ашёи хеле қадршуда, мавриди таҳсин ва маҳбуб бошад, ки ба таври назаррас касбӣ ва навоварона аст. Ин тарҳи ғолиби Ҷоизаи биринҷии A' Design Award беҳтарин амалияро дар санъат, илм, тарроҳӣ ва технология дар бар мегирад ва бо диққати худ ба тафсилот аъло аст. Urban Banyan Тарҳрезии дохилии қаҳвахонаи нонвойхона эҳтиёҷотро бо зебоӣ қонеъ мекунад, ба хостаҳо даст мерасонад, эҳсосотро мафтун месозад ва кунҷковиро ҷалб мекунад.

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