Grand Gate Hiroshima wins Gold A' Design Award
Grand Gate Hiroshima, a food hall in Hiroshima designed by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada of UDS Ltd., has won a Gold A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design. The honor spotlights a project built around local materials, river-inspired spatial planning and a direct connection to Hiroshima Station.
Why it matters: - The Gold A' Design Award puts Grand Gate Hiroshima among the year’s top interior design winners. - The recognition highlights how commercial food halls can use local storytelling, materials and layout to shape visitor experience. - The award also gives UDS Ltd. a high-profile validation of its community-focused design approach.
What happened: - The A' Design Award named Grand Gate Hiroshima a Gold winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. - Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada of UDS Ltd. designed the restaurant and food hall. - The announcement was made Sept. 11, 2026. - Grand Gate Hiroshima is in Hiroshima, Japan, and connects directly to Hiroshima Station through pedestrian walkways.
The details: - Grand Gate Hiroshima includes six stores across 660 square meters. - The plan is organized into seven areas under an open concept. - The layout is inspired by the Ota River delta, which has shaped Hiroshima’s cityscape. - The design guides customers toward the retail zones in a flow that echoes the river. - Each shop has a distinct character while the full space is meant to feel unified. - Material choices tie the project to Hiroshima. - Terrazzo countertops in the bakery recall pebbles from mountain creeks. - Resin in the craft beer store evokes the shimmer of rivers and sea. - Shell details in the chef’s table counter reference the region’s natural environment. - The food hall includes fine dining, an evolving operational style and a DJ booth. - The A' Design Award said the project was evaluated by an expert jury panel. - More information about the winning project - More information about the A' Design Award
Between the lines: - The project reflects a broader shift in hospitality design toward immersive spaces that do more than serve food. - The use of local references suggests Hiroshima’s identity is being used as a design asset, not just a backdrop. - The recognition also reinforces how design competitions increasingly reward cultural relevance alongside aesthetics and functionality.
What's next: - The award may boost attention for Grand Gate Hiroshima among designers, operators and visitors. - UDS Ltd. is likely to continue emphasizing culturally grounded, community-centered projects. - The A' Design Award will continue its annual juried competition across interior design and related fields.
The bottom line: - Grand Gate Hiroshima won because the space combines practical retail planning with a strong sense of place.
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