303 Shirahama Italian Restaurant by Ryohei Kanda |
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| DESIGN NAME: 303 Shirahama Italian PRIMARY FUNCTION: Restaurant INSPIRATION: Shirarahama Beach in front of the property is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Kansai region, from which Nanki-Shirahama takes its name, and the development of the town has spread along with the sea. People gather there and feel a strong connection between the city and the sea. I felt that many memories of this town exist along with the sea. By incorporating this view of the sea into the interior of “303,” we wanted to create a design that would connect with this place. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The polycarbonate partitions that make up the dining area reflect the view of the ocean in front of the site, while at the same time refracting the light. Pendants and bracket lights are placed on top of the partitions to reflect the light. The partitions reflect the incoming sunlight and change their expression over time. We aimed to create an immersive space that sublimates the elements of Shirahama by light, while incorporating a view seamlessly connected to the outside. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Our approach to this project emphasizes sustainability and architectural integrity. By reusing the existing building and incorporating materials that enhance natural light, the design maximizes aesthetic appeal while minimizing environmental impact. The design also takes into consideration the harmonious landscape and familiarity of the area by taking advantage of its unique characteristics. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in August 2021 and finished in September 2023 in Shirahama FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Polycarbonate has a ribbed material that connects the front and back surfaces and refracts and reflects light. We noticed that this characteristic resembles the look of the ocean when the sun reflects off it. Polycarbonate also has a slightly glossy surface, which reflects the scenery facing it. This allowed us to create a design that lightly reflects the outside scenery and seamlessly connects with the environment. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Floor: Mortar finished, Tile: Marazzi/ceppo di gre greige Partitions: Custom-made specifications Polycarbonate + blue gradation film applied TAGS: Italianrestaurant, blue, Restaurant, reflection RESEARCH ABSTRACT: I think the beauty and comfort in nature is a common understanding that everyone feels, regardless of generation or race. In this age of diversity, taking design cues from nature is a way to create connections between people. This is the most important aspect of interior design, and I hope to create a connection between design and the environment through human connection. CHALLENGE: Verification of light reflection and refraction by polycarbonate and lighting. Since the expression of light changes with layout and distance, studies were repeated to harmonize the best positioning and functional layout. ADDED DATE: 2025-02-26 22:56:51 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Ryohei Kanda IMAGE CREDITS: Design credit: Roito Inc. Photo credit: Nacasa&Partners |
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| Visit the following page to learn more: https://roito.jp/projects/16934 | |||||
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NAME: Roito Inc. PROFILE: Our History Roito was founded in 2013 by Ryohei Kanda and is a Tokyo-based interior design firm with projects sprinkled over the world. Ryohei earned his degree in interior design from ICS college in Tokyo, and he began his career at “Hashimoto Yukio Design Studio” for 10 years. He was named 6 international awards designed for “RICCA” in 2017 and winning 11 international awards for other 2 design projects in 2020. Design Philosophy The design has its unique character and vision of its own. If you strategically follow the design logic of how to highlight those originalities the answers naturally come to you. There are no absolute rules in design, but the essential design does exist, and it makes the brand’s character and vision stand out when you follow the path. An architect, and an interior design might not be only creating structures of buildings physically and also influencing relationship in between people, their sentiment and experience, miraculous encounters, and more. As long as the design is inspiring people’s imaginations and memories in their life, creating great relationship with them, then it would eventually have a significant connection with the society and community. We believe we can contribute to society with the design. |
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303 Shirahama Italian Restaurant by Ryohei Kanda is Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Ryohei Kanda for design 303 Shirahama Italian here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Ryohei Kanda. · Click here to view the profile and other works by Ryohei Kanda. |
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