Bronze 2025

Taniroku Saka

by Akitoshi Imafuku

Taniroku Saka offers an assortment of desserts to accompany tea time. The design concept of sea of clouds at the mountaintop, was developed by imagining the luxurious experience and brisk feel of having tea with sweets while overlooking a sea of clouds. The site of the shop is situated on a hill called Mt. Sanada because a samurai lord Sanada built a castle there. The hill is unfortunately too low to be called a mountain. Yet it is a hilltop, so the designers evolved the image and came up with the concept.

Questions & Answers

What type of treats does Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop offer to accompany tea time?

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Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop offers an assortment of desserts to accompany tea time.

What design concept did the designers of Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop develop?

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Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop developed the design concept of a sea of clouds at the mountaintop.

Where is Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop located?

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Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop is located on a hill called Mt. Sanada.

What level of recognition did Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop receive in the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award?

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Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop received the Bronze award in the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award.

In what year did Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop receive a Bronze award in the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award?

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Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop received a Bronze award in the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2025.

What feature occupies the entire sales floor of Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop?

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Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop features sales stands that occupy the entire sales floor.

What samurai lord built the castle on the hill where Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop is situated?

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Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop is situated on a hill where samurai lord Sanada built a castle.

Who is credited with photographing Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop?

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Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop was photographed by Masahiro Ishibashi.

What operational workflow considerations guided the minimized aisle layout at Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop?

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Taniroku Saka Cookie Shop minimized staff aisles to prompt staff to serve customers outside in an assertive marketing style inspired by the nearby greengrocer and fish shop.

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