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Vert Hanare

Takasu Gaku Design and Associates

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VERT Hanare - Ikunori Yamamoto
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The countertop is made of thick natural stone. - Ikunori Yamamoto
VERT Hanare - Ikunori Yamamoto

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Comments
Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
JURY VOTES
Material
7.21
7.67
7.86
7.28
7.5
Matteo Ferrari
Matteo Ferrari Founder at Matteo Ferrari Studio
Interesting the covered café space...
4
5
4
4.5
4.38
Heather Dubbeldam
Heather Dubbeldam Principal at Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Nice design and atmosphere. High ma...
5
8
7
8.5
7.13
Elnaz Taghaddos
Elnaz Taghaddos Cofounder at E Plus A Atelier
Nice atmosphere and cozy space but...
5
6
5.5
6
5.63
Christopher Lye
Christopher Lye Principal at Woods Bagot
Good consideration and designs with...
6
7
6
6
6.25
Esin Karliova
Esin Karliova Founder and Principal at Studio Karliova
There is a playfulness and sweetnes...
5
6
6
5
5.5
Viktorija Valiulyte
Viktorija Valiulyte Senior Designer for EMEA Flagshipstores at Nike
A playful touch for millwork adds a...
6
7
7
7
6.75
Micha Klein
Micha Klein Executive Director at Liganova
5
6
5.5
7.5
6
Moein Jalali
Moein Jalali Founder at Moein Jalali and Partners
4.5
5
4.5
4.5
4.63
Javier Jimenez Iniesta
Javier Jimenez Iniesta Director at Studio Animal
5
7
6
6
6
Christina Prodromou
Christina Prodromou Director at COX Architecture
5
7
6
7
6.25
Jenn Celesia
Jenn Celesia Founder at Jenn Celesia Consulting
5
6.5
6
6
5.88
Rahul Mistri
Rahul Mistri Founder and Principal Designer at Open Atelier Mumbai
5
6.33
6.84
5
5.79
Søren Pihlmann
Søren Pihlmann Founder at pihlmann architects
5
6
6
5
5.5
Ke Xie
Ke Xie Founder at Signyan Design
5.5
5
5
5
5.13
Cathy Wang
Cathy Wang Founder and Principal at Montaigne Design
5
5
5
5
5
Kot Ge
Kot Ge Founder at LSD Interior Design
6
6.5
6
6
6.13
Comments
Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
JURY VOTES
Restaurant
7.01
7.74
7.51
6.98
7.31
Matteo Ferrari
Matteo Ferrari Founder at Matteo Ferrari Studio
Interesting the covered café space...
4
5
4
4.5
4.38
Heather Dubbeldam
Heather Dubbeldam Principal at Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Nice design and atmosphere. High ma...
5
8
7
8.5
7.13
Elnaz Taghaddos
Elnaz Taghaddos Cofounder at E Plus A Atelier
Nice atmosphere and cozy space but...
5
6
5.5
6
5.63
Christopher Lye
Christopher Lye Principal at Woods Bagot
Good consideration and designs with...
6
7
6
6
6.25
Esin Karliova
Esin Karliova Founder and Principal at Studio Karliova
There is a playfulness and sweetnes...
5
6
6
5
5.5
Viktorija Valiulyte
Viktorija Valiulyte Senior Designer for EMEA Flagshipstores at Nike
A playful touch for millwork adds a...
6
7
7
7
6.75
Micha Klein
Micha Klein Executive Director at Liganova
5
6
5.5
7.5
6
Moein Jalali
Moein Jalali Founder at Moein Jalali and Partners
4.5
5
4.5
4.5
4.63
Javier Jimenez Iniesta
Javier Jimenez Iniesta Director at Studio Animal
5
7
6
6
6
Christina Prodromou
Christina Prodromou Director at COX Architecture
5
7
6
7
6.25
Jenn Celesia
Jenn Celesia Founder at Jenn Celesia Consulting
5
6.5
6
6
5.88
Rahul Mistri
Rahul Mistri Founder and Principal Designer at Open Atelier Mumbai
5
6.33
6.84
5
5.79
Søren Pihlmann
Søren Pihlmann Founder at pihlmann architects
5
6
6
5
5.5
Ke Xie
Ke Xie Founder at Signyan Design
5.5
5
5
5
5.13
Cathy Wang
Cathy Wang Founder and Principal at Montaigne Design
5
5
5
5
5
Kot Ge
Kot Ge Founder at LSD Interior Design
6
6.5
6
6
6.13
Comments
Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
GRAND JURY VOTES
Shortlisted - Best Use of Material
7.27
7.84
7.99
7.42
7.63
Matteo Ferrari
Matteo Ferrari Founder at Matteo Ferrari Studio
Interesting the covered café space...
4
5
4
4.5
4.38
Heather Dubbeldam
Heather Dubbeldam Principal at Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Nice design and atmosphere. High ma...
5
8
7
8.5
7.13
Elnaz Taghaddos
Elnaz Taghaddos Cofounder at E Plus A Atelier
Nice atmosphere and cozy space but...
5
6
5.5
6
5.63
Christopher Lye
Christopher Lye Principal at Woods Bagot
Good consideration and designs with...
6
7
6
6
6.25
Esin Karliova
Esin Karliova Founder and Principal at Studio Karliova
There is a playfulness and sweetnes...
5
6
6
5
5.5
Viktorija Valiulyte
Viktorija Valiulyte Senior Designer for EMEA Flagshipstores at Nike
A playful touch for millwork adds a...
6
7
7
7
6.75
Micha Klein
Micha Klein Executive Director at Liganova
5
6
5.5
7.5
6
Moein Jalali
Moein Jalali Founder at Moein Jalali and Partners
4.5
5
4.5
4.5
4.63
Javier Jimenez Iniesta
Javier Jimenez Iniesta Director at Studio Animal
5
7
6
6
6
Christina Prodromou
Christina Prodromou Director at COX Architecture
5
7
6
7
6.25
Jenn Celesia
Jenn Celesia Founder at Jenn Celesia Consulting
5
6.5
6
6
5.88
Rahul Mistri
Rahul Mistri Founder and Principal Designer at Open Atelier Mumbai
5
6.33
6.84
5
5.79
Søren Pihlmann
Søren Pihlmann Founder at pihlmann architects
5
6
6
5
5.5
Ke Xie
Ke Xie Founder at Signyan Design
5.5
5
5
5
5.13
Cathy Wang
Cathy Wang Founder and Principal at Montaigne Design
5
5
5
5
5
Kot Ge
Kot Ge Founder at LSD Interior Design
6
6.5
6
6
6.13
Client
Vert Hanare
Floor area
25 ㎡
Completion
2024
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Handmade Washi Paper

VERT Hanare by Takasu Gaku Design and Associates is a Japanese tea and sweets restaurant in Tokyo, Japan.

Located in the Taito ward of Tokyo, Asakusa is a bustling area popular among domestic and international tourists.It is about a 10-minute walk north from Asakusa Temple, which is a prominent tourist attraction representing Asakusa. Situated in a residential neighborhood known as "Oku-Asakusa," where small dining establishments are scattered, is the interior project for a Japanese tea and sweets restaurant called “VERT Hanare.”

The various Japanese teas and beautiful dishes offered in the restaurant are a tribute to agricultural producers from all over Japan. The restaurant owner personally visits the origins of these products, sourcing only the tea leaves and ingredients that meet their own standards and beliefs.These carefully selected items are then beautifully presented to the customers.

In accordance with the style of their operation, which places a strong emphasis on appealing to all five senses, including taste, sight, and smell, the space is composed exclusively of essential Japanese traditional materials that naturally evoke a sense of respect for nature.

Elements such as earthen floors, natural stone counters, and walls made to resemble earth walls using handmade washi paper emphasize the texture unique to natural materials and those crafted by hand. These choices not only honor the tactile and aesthetic qualities inherent in natural and handcrafted materials but also reflect a deep reverence for nature, with the entire space being constructed solely from fundamental Japanese traditional materials.

In a remarkably small space of only 25 square meters (approximately 8 tatami mats), the serene atmosphere is composed of the graceful gestures of the owner and a few customers. It evokes the ambiance of a traditional tearoom, with a large light fixture made from handcrafted washi paper with a cascading water pattern covering the entire counter. This contemporary "nodate" (outdoor tea ceremony) expression portrays the concept of a minimalistic tea space, reminiscent of a tea ceremony room.

Furthermore, the simplicity of the space allows customers to feel the seasons through the light streaming in from the windows and flowers arranged in vases. Counter seats are arranged to engage with each customer individually, allowing for careful preparation of tea and enjoyable conversations. The countertop is made of thick natural stone, with details that showcase the natural breaks in the stone rather than straight cuts. The armchairs are original designs crafted with comfort in mind.