Urban Banyan Çörek Kafesiniň Içki Dizaýny by Shinjiro Heshiki

Urban Banyan Çörek Kafesiniň Içki Dizaýny by Shinjiro Heshiki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy in Içki Giňişlik we Sergi Dizaýny Competition Category.

BürünçIçki Bezeg· 2026

Urban Banyan Çörek Kafesiniň Içki Dizaýny

by Shinjiro Heshiki

Client: Runva Company Inc.

A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy Winner in Içki Bezeg Category

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The Design

About Urban Banyan Çörek Kafesiniň Içki Dizaýny

Urban Banyan — Okinawanyň Naha şäherindäki çörek kafesiniň içki dizaýnydyr. Giňişligiň merkezinde ini 6000 mm we beýikligi 3600 mm bolan heýkeltaraşlyk banýan agajy ýerleşýär. Heýkel agaç zolaklaryny, minomýot garyndysyny we çeper suwagy birleşdirýär, şahalar bolsa ýeňil 3D çap edilen smoladan ýasalyp, ýangyn howpsuzlygynyň düzgünlerine laýyk gelýär. Daşky mahabat belgilerine rugsat berilmändigi sebäpli, 14,5 metrlik aýnaly öň tarapynda ýarym aç-açan ýapraklar çap edilen 3 mm galyňlykdaky akril panelleri ýerleşdirildi. Yzky yşyklandyryş gijelerine dükanyň öňüni ýyly çyra öwürýär.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy

Urban Banyan Çörek Kafesiniň Içki Dizaýny A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragynyň ýeňijisidir; bu döredijilik, ussatlyk we ýiti akyl bilen tapawutlanýan tapawutly dizaýnlara berilýän aşa abraýly ykrarnamadyr. Bürünç ýeňijileri dizaýnerleriniň giň tejribesini, hyýalyny we tapawutlylygyny tassyklaýan örän ussat we geň galdyryjy derejede döredijilikli eserlerdir. Urban Banyan Çörek Kafesiniň Içki Dizaýny uly baha berilýän, haýran galynýan we söýülýän, üns çekiji derejede hünärmenlikli we täzelikçi zat bolmagy garaşylýar. A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragyny gazanan bu dizaýn sungatda, ylymda, dizaýnda we tehnologiýada iň oňat tejribeleri öz içine alýar we jikme-jiklige edýän üni bilen ajaýypdyr. Urban Banyan Çörek Kafesiniň Içki Dizaýny zerurlyklary ajaýyp derejede kanagatlandyrýar, isleglere degýär, duýgulary özüne çekýär we gyzyklanmany çekýär.

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