Shiroyama
Silver 2025

Shiroyama

by Ivan Krupin for Shiroyama

The main theme of the project is interpenetration and interconnection. The design combines metaphors and cultural symbols of Kazakh and Japanese culture. The theme of the Ryoanji Rock Garden and Wabi Sabi is harmoniously intertwined with the sacred Baiterek tree and the stylized Bozzhira mountain range. The surrounding nature penetrates into the interior in the form of stones taken from the shore, sofas stylized as boulders and fills the space with light reflected from the metal ceiling, as well as a natural range of materials.

Questions & Answers

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1

Where is Shiroyama Restaurant located?

Answer

Shiroyama Restaurant is located in Aktau, Kazakhstan.

2

What is the total area of Shiroyama Restaurant?

Answer

Shiroyama Restaurant has a total area of 286 sqm.

3

When did the Shiroyama Restaurant project start?

Answer

Shiroyama Restaurant project started in January 2023.

4

When was the Shiroyama Restaurant project completed?

Answer

Shiroyama Restaurant project was completed in March 2024.

5

What material was used to imitate concrete panels in Shiroyama Restaurant’s wall decoration?

Answer

Shiroyama Restaurant uses CBPB slabs to imitate concrete panels in wall decoration.

6

What type of local wood was used for tabletops in Shiroyama Restaurant?

Answer

Shiroyama Restaurant tabletops are made of local Elm.

7

Which natural elements were taken from the shore for use inside Shiroyama Restaurant?

Answer

Shiroyama Restaurant uses stones taken from the shore under the windows.

8

What award did Shiroyama Restaurant receive in 2025?

Answer

Shiroyama Restaurant was awarded Silver in A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2025.

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