Urban Banyan uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKhefi yeVenkile yeZonka ngu-Shinjiro Heshiki

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Urban Banyan uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKhefi yeVenkile yeZonka olwenziwe ngu-Shinjiro Heshiki ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso.

IbhronziIngaphakathi· 2026

Urban Banyan uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKhefi yeVenkile yeZonka

ngu Shinjiro Heshiki

Umxhasi: Runva Company Inc.

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

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Malunga ne-Urban Banyan uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKhefi yeVenkile yeZonka

I-Urban Banyan luyilo lwangaphakathi lwekhefi yevenkile yezonka eNaha City, e-Okinawa. Esi sithuba sigxile kumthi we-banyan oqingqiweyo onobubanzi obungama-6000 mm nobude obungama-3600 mm. Lo mfanekiso uqingqiweyo udibanisa amaplanga e-lath, udaka lwe-mortar kunye neplasta yobugcisa, ngelixa iresin ekhaphukhaphu eprintwe nge-3D yenza amasebe kwaye ihlangabezana nemigaqo yokhuseleko lomlilo. Iimpawu zokubhengeza zangaphandle zazingavumelekanga, ngoko ke umphambili weglasi ongama-14.5 eemitha uphethe amaphaneli e-acrylic angama-3 mm aprintwe amagqabi abonakala ngokungaphaya. Ukukhanya okuvela ngasemva kuguqula umphambili wevenkile ube sisibane esifudumeleyo ebusuku.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Urban Banyan uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKhefi yeVenkile yeZonka ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Urban Banyan uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKhefi yeVenkile yeZonka iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Urban Banyan uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKhefi yeVenkile yeZonka iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.

Iimpawu Ezizodwa: Centered around a sculptural Banyan tree, this interior blends art and architecture to provide emotional comfort. Embracing the aesthetic of light and shadow, it creates a serene atmosphere. Overcoming strict exterior signage bans, the glass storefront functions as a City Lantern. Semi-transparent leaf prints on acrylic project a warm, organic glow onto the street at night, serving as an architectural beacon without violating building codes.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Banyan Tree Artwork: 6000 mm (W) x 3600 mm (H). Acrylic Print Panels: 14500 mm (W) x 1200 mm (H).
Iithegi: bakery cafe, spatial design, banyan tree, organic interior, lantern facade, light and shadow, digital fabrication, mortar craft, japanese design, okinawa
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: To meet fire codes, the banyan sculpture uses a hybrid of lath boards, mortar, and artistic plaster. Complex branches integrate lightweight 3D-printed resin to reduce load. The 14.5m window features 3mm acrylic panels with semi-transparent leaf prints. Backlit for a lantern effect, it leverages western exposure, creating a dramatic interplay between the interior and twilight.
Umngeni Woyilo: Due to tenant restrictions, no exterior signage was permitted. To overcome this limitation, the design reimagined the entire window surface as a glowing lantern visible from the street, creating both a signature presence and cost efficiency without breaching the building facade rules.
Uphando: Research focused on material innovation to balance art with strict fire safety. We developed a lightweight structure integrating 3D-printed resin components and noncombustible mortar. We also explored reversible attachment mechanisms for the long-span acrylic window panels. This demonstrates a sustainable approach to large-scale indoor art installations, merging traditional crafts with digital fabrication.
Inkuthazo: In the concrete jungle of Naha City, this design reintroduces the primal comfort of nature. Inspired by the Okinawan Banyan tree (Gajumaru), revered in folklore as the abode of spirits, the space serves as a modern sanctuary. The concept visualizes the invisible 'Life Force' of the island. By integrating the organic forms of the Banyan with the play of light and shadow, the design transforms a commercial space into a spiritual shelter, offering a moment of primitive healing amidst urban hustle.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The project started in Nov 2024 in Naha City, Okinawa and finished in March 2025
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: Guests enter beneath the symbolic canopy of the banyan tree and are naturally guided toward seating areas that embrace the soft western light. The filtered illumination through the acrylic leaf screens shifts subtly throughout the day, providing visitors with a tangible sense of passing time. This visual and spatial rhythm intentionally encourages people to slow their pace, breathe deeply, and experience emotional serenity while enjoying their coffee and bread.
Iipathenti: Copyrights belong to Conception Co., Ltd., 2025.
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Photographer: Masahiro Ishibashi