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BALMUDA The Store Aoyama

CompanyNIKKEN SPACE DESIGN LTD

Lead DesignersYoshihiro Yamamoto (Chief Designer)

Design TeamSatoshi Ohashi (Senior Designer), Shoji Ishijima (Designer), Koji Takenaka (PM) and Megumi Nagai (PM)

Project LocationSS Minamiaoyama Part 2, 5-5-3 Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

ClientBALMUDA Inc.

CreditsPhoto by: Kenji MASUNAGA

Prize(s)Silver in Interior Design / Retails, Shops, Department stores, Mall

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Entry Description

This is a first flagship shop project of luxury home appliance brand BALMUDA. We aimed to embody the brand's personality, seek a new role for retail stores, and explore the relationship between the store, products, and customers. The first floor is designed under the concept "BALMUDA The Museum" treating each product as a work of art. Like in a museum, the program respects the guests' own will. While the second floor is named "BALMUDA The Lounge" that promotes spontaneous interactions between customers and staff, where people can experience products using all five senses in a live setting.

Bio

We strive to provide unique and spatial experiences that
stimulate the five senses: beautiful urban skylines, design that lifts
spirits, and unexpected pockets of nature -- all encompassed in a
cocoon of security and safety.

Awards and Prize

"iF DESIGN AWARD (Germany)"
・Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji | iF DESIGN AWARD 2022

"Design For Asia Awards (Hong Kong)"
・Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji | Bronze Award 2022

"FRAME AWARDS （Netherland）"
・Bank Ngara INdonesia (BNI), Tokyo Branch | Shortlist 2022

"THE PLAN Award（Italy）"
・The BALMUDA The Store Aoyama | Finalist 2022
・Bank Negara INdonesia (BNI), Tokyo Branch | Shortlist 2022
・mixi, Inc. Tokyo Office｜Finalist 2021
・AC Hotel By Marriott Tokyo Ginza｜Shortlist 2021
・HOTEL METROPOLITAN KAMAKURA｜Shortlist 2021
・THE Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Spa & Onsen｜Shortlist 2021

"IDA International Design Awards (USA)"
・The BALMUDA The Store Aoyama | Silver Award 2022
・Bank Negara INdonesia (BNI), Tokyo Branch | Silver Award 2022
・HOTEL METROPOLITAN KAMAKURA | Bronze Award　2022
・InterContinental Yokohama Pier8 | Bronze Award 2021

"Architizer +Awards (USA)"
・Connecting Corridors Between Main & Satellite Buildings of International Airport | Special Mention 2013

"Sky Design Awards (Canada/Hong Kong/Japan)"
・The BALMUDA The Store Aoyama | Bronze Award 2022
・Bank Negara INdonesia (BNI), Tokyo Branch | Shortlist 2022

"Hospitality Design Awards(USA)"
・Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa | Finalist 2016

"Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards (Hong Kong)"
・CHAPTER KYOTO, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL | Exellence 2022
・Bank Negara INdonesia (BNI), Tokyo Branch | Exellence 2022
・XIV Toba Bettei? WINNER 2016
・Nikken Space Design Osaka Office| Excellence 2015
・Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa| Best10 2015

"LICC (London International Creative Competition) (UK)"
・InterContinental Yokohama Pier8 | Finalist 2021
・AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT TOKYO GINZA｜Finalist 2020

"Singapore Interior Design Awards"
・Conrad Osaka | Honorable Mention 2017
・Nitto, People & Technology Center; “inovas | Bronze 2016

"Good Design Award (Japan)"
・JR-WEST TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE | Best100 2017
・ITOKI Lobby Chair [Pilem] | 2016
・MIZSEI MFG [Single Faucet | 2016