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Tetsuya Matsumoto wins Silver at the prestigious A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award with The Grand Blue Express Restaurant.

Tetsuya Matsumoto's groundbreaking Interior sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Silver A' Design Award recognition in the A' Interior Space and Exhibition Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “The Grand Blue Express Restaurant” by Tetsuya Matsumoto has been distinguished with the silver award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2022, in the highly competitive interior space and exhibition design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Silver A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the The Grand Blue Express Restaurant but also emphasizes the influential role of Nautilus Ueno in elevating standards within the interior domain.

The visionary behind “The Grand Blue Express Restaurant” Tetsuya Matsumoto, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.

To explore “The Grand Blue Express Restaurant” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning interior.

About The Grand Blue Express Restaurant

The Grand Blue Express is a luxury aquarium dining restaurant in Ueno, Tokyo. The renovated space limited to 95sqm took on the 5th floor of a mixed used building. Inspired by luxury trains, the design tries to overcome the small space limitations to both accommodate the aquariums and provide the luxurious atmosphere the restaurant aims to implement. The dining room takes the form of a corridor coach that serves the individual cabins on both sides. each cabin is equipped with its aquarium installed to mimic the train windows, creating the impression to be inside a train cruising underwater.

About A' Design Awards

The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award honors outstanding design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.

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