Ishidaya Pangunahing Gamit: Restawrang Hapon by Atsushi Kawaguchi

Ishidaya Pangunahing Gamit: Restawrang Hapon by Atsushi Kawaguchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Interyor na Espasyo at Eksibisyon Competition Category.

BronseInteryor· 2026

Ishidaya Pangunahing Gamit: Restawrang Hapon

by Atsushi Kawaguchi

Client: Ishidaya

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Interyor Category

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The Design

About Ishidaya Pangunahing Gamit: Restawrang Hapon

Teksto ng Aklat: Ang Ishidaya ay isang restawrang Hapon sa sentrong distrito ng Hanoi. Ginagamit ng proyekto ang Taisho Roman, isang panahon kung kailan nagtagpo ang mga kulturang Hapon at Kanluranin, bilang balangkas nito, na nagsisilbing tulay sa pagitan ng estetikang Hapon at ng Kanluraning katangian ng gusali. Isang kahoy na balangkas sa itaas ng kaunter ang pumagsasama ng tradisyonal na konstruksiyon at heometriya ng Art Deco, at nagsisilbing pangunahing biswal na elemento. Sa halip na dekorasyon, hinuhubog nito ang persepsiyon sa pamamagitan ng liwanag at nagbabagong mga anggulo ng pananaw. Ang resulta ay isang mapagpigil na espasyo na naglalatag ng mga sanggunian sa kultura at nag-aalok ng malinaw na interpretasyon ng kontemporaryong pagkain sa Hanoi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Ishidaya Pangunahing Gamit: Restawrang Hapon ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Ishidaya Pangunahing Gamit: Restawrang Hapon ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Ishidaya Pangunahing Gamit: Restawrang Hapon ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design is a spatial centerpiece that quietly responds to people rather than technology. Its form never moves, yet it feels different from every position, shaped by light, shadow, and human presence. Unlike decorative elements that are simply observed, this design creates a subtle dialogue with its surroundings, offering depth, calm, and a lasting sense of place through simplicity and restraint.
Dimensions & Packaging: Renovation of existing buildings
Tags: Timeless atmosphere, Changing perception, Sense of depth, Quiet interaction
Production Technology: The design process began not with form, but with experience. We first observed how people move, pause, and look within the space. Instead of adding complexity, simple elements were repeated and layered so perception changes as people move. The design does not rely on mechanisms or instructions; human presence itself creates variation. This approach results in a calm, durable, and lasting spatial experience.
Design Challenge: In designing ISHIDAYA we faced challenges from both cultural context and practical limits. The building showed Western decorative traces while the space required a Japanese aesthetic. To connect these influences we adopted the idea of Taisho Roman, a period when East and West blended naturally. This concept guided choices in materials colors light and space. Through close work with craftsmen and repeated testing the design was refined into a space that respects cultural roots and feels natural to use.
Research: For ISHIDAYA the research began by understanding the building and its use. The structure showed traces of Western decoration, while the design required a Japanese sensibility. To connect these elements we studied moments in history when East and West blended naturally. This led to Taisho Roman, which guided choices in materials colors and mood, creating a space that feels unified clear and suited to present day Hanoi.
Inspiration: ISHIDAYA is a Japanese restaurant located in the center of Hanoi. Inspired by Taisho Roman, a period when Japanese and Western cultures intersected, the design harmonizes Japanese aesthetics with the building’s original Western character. A sculptural wooden framework above the counter combines traditional Japanese construction with Art Deco geometry, creating a refined space where dining, drinking, and cultural storytelling come together in contemporary Hanoi.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2024 in Hanoi and finished in April 2025.
Operation Flow: Hanged wood frame is not something you press or control.
It responds simply to people being there. As you walk, sit, or look up, its shape feels different. From one angle it looks calm, from another it feels complex, and from below it seems to float.
Nothing actually moves, but your position changes how it appears. Light and shadow shift naturally, creating a quiet interaction. Because it relies on people, not machines, it stays simple, stable, and always engaging.
Image Credits: All photos / HIROYUKI OKI