Ryukyu Sanctuary Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela ngu-Shinjiro Heshiki

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Ryukyu Sanctuary Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela olwenziwe ngu-Shinjiro Heshiki ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso.

IntsimbiIngaphakathi· 2026

Ryukyu Sanctuary Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela

ngu Shinjiro Heshiki

Umxhasi: Shabu Shabu Ryukyu

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ingaphakathi

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Umwini Webhaso Oqinisekisiweyo

Qinisekisa Isimo Sebhaso se-#173349

Tyelela iSayithi Jonga kwi-A' Design Award Uxwebhu Lweendaba Ibheji Yembasa

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Malunga ne-Ryukyu Sanctuary Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela

IRyukyu Sanctuary yindawo yangaphakathi yendawo yokutyela ekwiKokusai-dori Avenue eNaha, e-Okinawa. Umphambili wesakhiwo wenziwe ngokumila kweqokobhe lekorale, wenziwe ngemivalo yentsimbi egotywe ngokukhethekileyo epeyintwe ngesandla ngemibala yekorale eblowu ne-emerald. Xa bedlula kwindawo yokungena, iindwendwe zisuka kwisitalato esixakekileyo zingene kwigumbi lokutyela elizolileyo. Iindonga eziplastwe ngesandla ziphinda zenze ubume beendlela zekorale. Umahlulo weglasi enemibala ozilinganiselo ezingama-4700 ngo-1700 eemilimitha uphethe imifanekiso yolwandle nomhlaba wase-Okinawa. Iglasi yaseRyukyu nokukhanya okungangqalanga kugqibezela le ndawo.

Ukuqatshelwa

Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Ryukyu Sanctuary Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Ryukyu Sanctuary Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Ryukyu Sanctuary Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

Emva Koyilo

Ikhithi Yeendaba

Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.

Iimpawu Ezizodwa: 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.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: 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.
Iithegi: 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
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: 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.
Umngeni Woyilo: 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.
Uphando: 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.
Inkuthazo: 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.
Ubude Beprojekthi: Design planning for the project began in February 2024 in Naha, Okinawa, with construction completed in July 2024.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: 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.
Iipathenti: Copyrights belong to Conception Co., Ltd., 2025.
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Photographer: Masahiro Ishibashi