Jian Sushi by Wu-Su Interior Design

Sky Design Awards 2022Interior DesignShortlistedRestaurant and Open Space

May 16

This project is a Japanese restaurant and located in Daan District, Taipei City, and its owner is a professional craftsman who loves to collect antiques and art pieces. Hence, the designer focused on creating a space that can perfectly combine artwork with cuisines while delivering the essence of the Japanese spirit in a modern and aesthetic way. When one enters the space, an endless hallway can be seen at first sight. It is built with yakisugi bans, which allow users to transform their emotions when entering a peaceful environment while increasing privacy at the same time.

When one arrives at the dining area, the theme of the space comes clear suddenly. The black-grey leading tonal emits a steady vibe and highlights the directions of the lightings, which are all pointed towards various art pieces and cuisines. Thanks to the spatial tonal and the lighting arrangements, the space can easily draw people’s attention while giving a sense of security. However, these effects aren’t all built up through visual experiences but are also created by hearing senses. The designer has specially set up numerous absorptive materials to avoid sounds being spread out or diffracted. Meanwhile, art decorations are placed behind the itamae as symbols of the beautiful creatures that swim along with the movements and sounds of the sea, just as the fresh ingredients arepresented among the chatting customers.

To the owner, a neat operational counter is necessary to give convenience when checking out. Hence, an itamaearea in line with ergonomics and the traffic flow is specially constructed, embodying the essence of the owner’s traditional Japanese craftsman spirit. As for customers, a push door is set up at the VIP area to increase privacy; the precise lighting arrangements have also given guidance and directions towards the art pieces and cuisines.