Fuwa Fuwa Ko Te Kawhe Kai Reka nā Ryan Chung

Ko te hoahoa Fuwa Fuwa Ko Te Kawhe Kai Reka nā Ryan Chung he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2023 A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga.

HiriwaRoto Whare· 2023

Fuwa Fuwa Ko Te Kawhe Kai Reka

nā Ryan Chung

Kiritaki: Studio Yimu

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Roto Whare

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Fuwa Fuwa Ko Te Kawhe Kai Reka

Ko te kawhe hou e kawe mai ana i te kaha rangatahi me nga huānga hou e mau ana ki nga ahuatanga pumau o nga taonga tuku iho. Ko te whakahaere mokowhiti he mihi ki nga tiriti tawhito o Kyoto, e whakaatu ana i nga mea kare ano kia tirotirohia i raro i te kowhai me te ma. I nga wa katoa, ka whakauruhia e te hoahoa nga ahuatanga ataata o te hoahoa Japanese ki te whakaata i te kai reka o te ahua Japanese e mahi ana. Ka mihihia nga manuhiri e te pihi ngawari me te kowhai kanapa o te tuanui teitei i te mea e hangai ana i te ahua o te whare karakia hou.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Fuwa Fuwa Ko Te Kawhe Kai Reka te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Fuwa Fuwa Ko Te Kawhe Kai Reka he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Fuwa Fuwa Ko Te Kawhe Kai Reka he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: This modern café imbues the youthful energy of the desserts they serve, and the spirit of exploration and novelty found in the narrow walkways of old Kyoto streets. Seating is integrated on the side allowing for an unobstructed view and pathway down the length of the entire space, creating a unique focal point of depth, volume and curiosity.
Inenga & Pēketanga: Project area of 167 square meters.
Tūtohu: Studio Yimu, Interior Design, Commercial Design, Modern, Cafe Design, Dessert Cafe, Toronto, Canada
Hangarau Whakanao: The placement of lighting and color were vital in achieving a warm ambience. Designer team worked closely with the lighting consultant to conclude a solution that can have even spread of lighting as it interacts with different material layers that softly lights up the café throughout, connecting adjacent areas.
Wero Hoahoa: The narrow and long space needed to fulfill three key needs: a space for delivery workers to wait, privacy for in-store customers where they can converse and dine undisturbed, and an accessible and highly visible front of house.

The pandemic has made take-out and delivery more prevalent and it became essential to consider the distribution of space in relation to the flow of traffic. How can the travel of customers be minimized? How can this narrow space host distinct zones for different customers in an organic and passive fashion?

The solution highlights the length of the space to create the effect of a warm Japanese alley street. Additionally, by placing the sales counter in the front of the curved element, it effectively becomes the entrance, creating two zones hidden from one another. It is highly visible and is the first point of contact for everyone. For those who choose to take-out, they stand "outside" of the portal. For those who dine in, they progress "inside".
Rangahau: The structure of the middle island references traditional temples found in Kyoto with its wooden posts, hanging menus, and visual proportions. The food prep counter is visible on the side and is reminiscent of watching food being prepared at street vendor stalls along a long stretch of road. Instead of covering the original flooring, the stripped back surface was kept, imperfections and all, to honor the imprint of time it reflects.
Whakaaweawe: The goal is to introduce the cafe's warm and positive energy to an otherwise traditional plaza. It is neither a grab-and-go coffee place nor a sit-down restaurant. It exists in the intersection of the two, and cultivates the visual aesthetics of both; the vibrant brightness of the youth-led culture and the solid steadfast quality of a classic eatery. All the while infusing visual traits of Japanese design to reflect the Japanese style dessert that it serves.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: Project start May 2020 and completed in November 2021. Located in Toronto, Canada.
Rerenga Mahi: Visitors are greeted by the soft curve and bright yellow of the high canopy. It frames the modern temple like structure below. Light emanates from it, bringing light to all corners of the space. The sides are unobstructed yet what lies behind is hidden from view and remains to be explored. By entering the side valleys, two experiences become available; the hustle and bustle of pancake flipping and the cozy feeling of being tucked away from view.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Creative Director: Ryan Chung
Designer: Long Wu
Designer: Chelsea Chen
Lighting Designer: Peter Ma
Whakamana Whakaahua: Image #1: Scott Norsworthy 2022
Image #2: Scott Norsworthy 2022
Image #3: Scott Norsworthy 2022
Image #4: Scott Norsworthy 2022
Image #5: Scott Norsworthy 2022