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Ryukyu Sanctuary Restaurantindretning af Shinjiro Heshiki

Ryukyu Sanctuary Restaurantindretning af Shinjiro Heshiki er en højt anset vinder af den meget prestigefyldte 2026 A' Design Award i Jern i konkurrencekategorien Indretning og Udstillingsdesign.


JernIndretning· 2026

Ryukyu Sanctuary Restaurantindretning

af Shinjiro Heshiki

Klient: Shabu Shabu Ryukyu

Vinder af A' Design Award i Jern i kategorien Indretning

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Om Ryukyu Sanctuary Restaurantindretning

Ryukyu Sanctuary er en restaurantindretning beliggende på Kokusai-dori Avenue i Naha, Okinawa. Facaden er formet som en koralskal, skabt af specialbuede stålstænger, der er håndmalede i koralblå og smaragdgrønne toner. Når gæsterne træder ind gennem indgangen, bevæger de sig fra den travle gade ind i en rolig spisesal. Håndpudsede vægge genskaber teksturen fra koralformationer. En skillevæg i farvet glas på 4700 gange 1700 millimeter bærer motiver fra Okinawas hav og land. Ryukyu-glas og indirekte belysning fuldender rummet.

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Om A' Design Award i Jern

Ryukyu Sanctuary Restaurantindretning er vinder af A' Design Award i Jern, en prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles gode designs, som opfylder de professionelle og industrielle krav, man forventer af veldesignede skabelser. Jernvinderne viser stor dygtighed, høj specialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapacitet hos deres skabere. Ryukyu Sanctuary Restaurantindretning forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær skabelse, der er praktisk og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer branchens bedste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaber knyttet til knowhow og talent. Ryukyu Sanctuary Restaurantindretning respekteres for sin grundighed og er designet til at levere forbedringer af livskvaliteten, der er med til at gøre verden til et bedre sted.

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Credits, teammedlemmer og tekniske detaljer leveret af designeren.

Unikke Egenskaber
Located on Okinawa's busy Kokusai-dori, the facade's coral shell evokes a reef in emerald green seas, acting as a portal. In Okinawa, coral symbolizes protection and life. This design bridges tradition with modern art via hand-crafted plaster that recreates the tactile texture of reefs. Inside, city noise fades into a serene, underwater dimension. The sanctuary mirrors the mythical Dragon Palace, a space where local heritage, craftsmanship, and hospitality coexist in harmony.
Dimensioner & Emballage
Stained-glass: 4700 mm x 1700 mm. Floor area: 154 sqm. Ceiling height: 2800 mm. Structure: Reinforced Concrete. Finishes: Hand-plastered art walls, steel flat-bar art painting, custom Ryukyu glass installations.
Tags
Okinawa Design, Ryukyu Glass, Coral Reef Architecture, Undersea Atmosphere, Ryugu-jo Concept, Handcrafted Plaster Art, Japanese Restaurant, Light and Shadow, Cultural Identity, Authentic Ryukyu Modern
Produktionsteknologi
The facade features custom-curved steel bars hand-painted in coral-blue and emerald tones to mimic reef rhythms. Interior walls use hand-plastered textures to recreate the tactile depth of coral formations. A 4700mm x 1700mm glass partition combines stained-glass artistry with traditional motifs. By integrating Ryukyu glass with indirect lighting, the design achieves a balance of materiality and ethereal light, blending local craftsmanship with contemporary spatial art.
Designudfordring
Strict fire codes required smoke exhaust windows on the facade, while local laws prohibited external signage. These constraints were overcome by using the cubic curvature of custom steel bars to mask functional elements, creating a facade that acts as its own landmark. By integrating a banyan tree motif into the play of shadows, the building achieves a distinctive identity that prioritizes artistic expression over conventional commercial branding, harmonizing necessity with creativity.
Forskning
This project explores the link between Okinawa and the sea, using coral as a vital cultural symbol. Research focused on translating coral's protective qualities into a spatial experience. By using local craft and Ryukyu glass, the design reinterprets natural elements for a modern context. Despite strict fire and signage codes, the project transformed legal constraints into a landmark facade that honors marine heritage and Okinawa's poetic spirit.
Inspiration
Inspired by Ryugu-jo, the mythical undersea palace. This project embodies "Authentic Ryukyu Modern" by blending Okinawan heritage with contemporary luxury. It seeks to recreate the serene beauty of coral reefs submerged in emerald green waters, redefining traditional motifs into a timeless spatial experience that honors the island's natural and cultural roots.
Projektvarighed
Design planning for the project began in February 2024 in Naha, Okinawa, with construction completed in July 2024.
Driftsflow
The journey begins on vibrant Kokusai-dori Avenue. Passing through the coral shell facade, guests experience a dramatic sensory shift as urban noise is replaced by serene silence. This threshold acts as a portal to another dimension. Inside, the play of light through Ryukyu glass and tactile reef-like walls create an immersive underwater world. This transition from the chaotic city to a tranquil sanctuary allows diners to lose track of time, fully entering the mythical atmosphere of the Dragon Palace.
Patenter
Copyrights belong to Conception Co., Ltd., 2025.
Billedkreditering
Photographer: Masahiro Ishibashi

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