Ishidaya Popina Iaponica ab Atsushi Kawaguchi

Opus Ishidaya Popina Iaponica a designatore Atsushi Kawaguchi est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Certaminis Designatio Interior.

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Ishidaya Popina Iaponica

a Atsushi Kawaguchi

Cliens: Ishidaya

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Interior

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Designum

De Ishidaya Popina Iaponica

Ishidaya est popina Iaponica in media regione urbis Hanoi sita. Hoc opus Taisho Roman, id est aetatem qua culturae Iaponica et Occidentalis inter se occurrerunt, tamquam formam adhibet, inter aestheticam Iaponicam et aedificii indolem Occidentalem medians. Compages lignea supra mensam constructionem traditam cum geometria Art Deco coniungit atque velut praecipuum elementum visuale agit. Non ornamenti causa, sed per lucem et adspectus mutantes perceptionem fingit. Quod inde oritur, est spatium moderatum quod significationes culturales superponit et claram interpretationem cenandi hodierni in urbe Hanoi praebet.

Agnitio

De Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Ishidaya Popina Iaponica victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Ishidaya Popina Iaponica rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Ishidaya Popina Iaponica necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

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Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares: 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.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: Renovation of existing buildings
Notulae: Timeless atmosphere, Changing perception, Sense of depth, Quiet interaction
Technologia Productionis: 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.
Provocatio Designandi: 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.
Investigatio: 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.
Inspiratio: 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.
Duratio Operis: The project started in August 2024 in Hanoi and finished in April 2025.
Cursus Operationis: 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.
Agnitiones Imaginum: All photos / HIROYUKI OKI