Bronze Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2024
Junno's Table Restaurant
- A' Design Award 2024 Bronze Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: Junno's Table
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 16,040
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About Junno's Table Restaurant
The walls and floors are finished with plaster materials, and all the furniture, including tables, chairs, counters, and partitions, is meticulously created from oak. The sofa seating area features illuminated rattan partitions that radiate beautiful light from within, gracefully enveloping the space. The rattan itself is a traditional craft, skillfully created by artisans from a specialty shop with a legacy dating back to 1926 in Hiroshima, Japan.
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- Unique Properties
- The walls and floors are finished with plaster materials, and all the furniture, including tables, chairs, counters, and partitions, is meticulously created from oak.
The sofa seating area features illuminated rattan partitions that radiate beautiful light from within, gracefully enveloping the space. The rattan itself is a traditional craft, skillfully created by artisans from a specialty shop with a legacy dating back to 1926 in Hiroshima, Japan. - Tags
- Japanese, Modern, Rattan,
- Production Technology
- Brass frame has been installed to attach the rattan. The reflection of light from the rattan weave onto the brass frame adds a beautiful shine when combined with the rattan. Furthermore, special processing has been applied to enhance the grain pattern of the oak, allowing you to enjoy the patina over time.
- Project Duration
- This Restaurant is Opened in Shibuya Tokyo Japan in January 2024.
- Operation Flow
- To attach rattan to oak partitions, I secured it with brass frames, enhancing the space's beauty through the reflection of light.
Achieving a fantastical illumination required meticulous adjustments to the distance between the rattan and the light source.
Balancing the light was crucial; too much intensity risked creating a dazzling effect, while too little hindered the effective expression of the rattan's beauty. - Inspiration
- In Japan, traditional rattan is typically used as a framework for items like chairs.
However, i envisioned creating a unique spatial accent by highlighting the contrast of the rattan weave from within through illumination, believing that it enhances the beauty of the space. - Image Credits
- Copyright Masanori Goto
Photo Shunichi Koyama
Colors of Junno's Table Restaurant
Design Interview about Junno's Table Restaurant
I prioritize the quality of materials over their color and shape. I avoid using fake materials like faux wood grain or faux leather because they can diminish the authenticity of real materials. It's akin to how a small amount of mold can spoil an entire batch of food. Genuine materials have the power to enhance a space and create a wonderful atmosphere, allowing people to feel the warmth of real wood, for example. I believe that the role of a designer is to combine these elements to improve a space and evoke emotions in those who visit it.
It was crucial to translate the client's concept into spatial design effectively. Infusing meaning into the design was pivotal for creating a compelling spatial experience.
My future plans include participating in several international awards. Recently, I was honored as a finalist for the Architizer A+ Award, a prestigious recognition among five global finalists. Additionally, I have received the 'Most Viewed & Most Popular' Award from Frame Magazine for two consecutive terms, celebrating both critical acclaim and global audience appreciation.
It took approximately 1week for layout planning and 2-3 weeks for the detailed design phase.
The concept of the restaurant is 'offering fusion cuisine from various countries and Japanese culture.'
Rattan is meticulously crafted one strand at a time, and I immediately realized that rattan would be suitable for expressing the words 'connection, interaction, and finesse.
Rattan is meticulously crafted one strand at a time, and I immediately realized that rattan would be suitable for expressing the words 'connection, interaction, and finesse.
This design is exclusively for my clients.
Upon confirming the restaurant's concept, I conceived an original spatial design that included custom-made rattan partitions, sofas, and other elements.
I don't research other designers because if I become too interested in them, I might unconsciously end up copying their designs. I do use Pinterest, but only to check if there are any designs similar to what I'm considering. If I find something similar, I change my design.
The main target audience for this restaurant is couples
Design is the magic that moves hearts, enriches minds, and transforms lives into something wonderful. Copying design lacks that power.
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VectorWorks for Drawings, Sketchup and Twinmotion for 3D Design, Photoshop for Presentation.
By illuminating the rattan from within, it not only makes the space beautifully shine but also symbolizes the concept of "fusion." This is the most unique aspect of this design.
The rattan used in my design was crafted by artisans from a traditional shop in Hiroshima that has been operating since 1926. Being from Hiroshima myself, I wanted more people to know about their amazing skills and traditions. I believe that sharing such knowledge is one of the roles of interior designers and architects.
In this project, I focused on tradition, so I did not utilize technology.
However, we I also interested in the fusion of tradition and technology
because It's Polar opposites and intriguing.
However, we I also interested in the fusion of tradition and technology
because It's Polar opposites and intriguing.
After researching the traditions related to rattan, I was convinced that their rattan was the finest, so I used it in this project.
A designer is not only required to create beautiful designs. It is also crucial to develop a layout that accommodates as many seats as possible within a limited space to ensure good revenue for the client. It was important to consider both of these aspects simultaneously.
I participated in the Award because I Designed beautifully illuminate rattan and created a design unlike any other.
Interior designers need to think not just about designing a space, but also about how different layouts and functionalities can contribute to the client's benefit. I always gain new insights from my clients.
Question:
Have there been any major changes since participating in the awards?
Answer:
I've only been on Instagram for six months, but my account has grown to 270,000 followers. I'm amazed to be followed by various celebrities and brands, such as Mark Leckey, a contemporary British artist known for his solo exhibition at Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo and collaboration with Supreme, as well as renowned furniture brands.
Have there been any major changes since participating in the awards?
Answer:
I've only been on Instagram for six months, but my account has grown to 270,000 followers. I'm amazed to be followed by various celebrities and brands, such as Mark Leckey, a contemporary British artist known for his solo exhibition at Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo and collaboration with Supreme, as well as renowned furniture brands.