TOKI to TOKI L’Hotel Tradicional Japonès by Akitoshi Imafuku

TOKI to TOKI L’Hotel Tradicional Japonès by Akitoshi Imafuku is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny d'Espais Interiors i Exposicions Competition Category.

FerroInterior· 2020

TOKI to TOKI L’Hotel Tradicional Japonès

by Akitoshi Imafuku

Client: SUMIHEI Annex TOKI to TOKI

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About TOKI to TOKI L’Hotel Tradicional Japonès

TOKI TOKI en caràcters xinesos significa "temporada i temps" i els dissenyadors desitgen dissenyar un lloc per gaudir simplement dels canvis de la temporada mentre passen el temps lentament. Al vestíbul, els excrements es van col·locar en espais relativament amplis entre ells per atreure l'espai personal mentre es gaudia del menjar i la comunicació. El sòl de tatami de forma geomètrica i el patró de llums estan inspirats en el riu i un salze davant d’aquest hotel i creen un ambient màgic però relaxant. A l’espai del bar, van dissenyar el magnífic sofà en forma d’orgànica amb el dissenyador tèxtil Jotaro SAITO.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

TOKI to TOKI L’Hotel Tradicional Japonès és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que TOKI to TOKI L’Hotel Tradicional Japonès sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. TOKI to TOKI L’Hotel Tradicional Japonès és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This traditional Japanese hotel “ryokan” is perfectly located in the central of Kinosaki onsen district near the station. Even though it is newly opened, this ryokan stands beautifully along the river as it had been there for long time. TOKI to TOKI in Chinese characters means “season and time” and we wish that this hotel will be the place for the guests to simply enjoy changes of the season while time passing slowly. The lobby on the first floor is a free space with self-service food space where guests can enjoy the delicious food and communication with other guests. We placed the mushroom-like stools randomly at relatively wide spaces in between in order for guests to cherish the space between them or just to enjoy the time by themselves. The upholstering of the stool is Nishijin textile designed by Jotaro SAITO. The geometrical shape tatami floor was made to order for this project and the pattern on created by the lights is inspired by river surface and shade of a willow tree in front of this building. Together, the tatami floor and the pattern by the lights create magical but relaxing atmosphere.
At the guest rooms, we designed unique bed backboard for each room inspired by the beauty exist in Japanese culture such as mizuhiki decoration, Japanese pine tree, moon and so on.
On the third floor, there is a bar space with the magnificent organic-shaped sofa. For the design of this sofa, we collaborated with textile designer Jotaro SAITO. By lavishly using his Nishijin textile like patchwork quilt to create the high-backed sofa, the bar becomes unforgettably and beautifully powerful.
Tags: Japanese traditional hotel, Ryokan, Onsen, Hot Spring
Inspiration: The design concept was “miyabi” which means Japanese elegance. It seems loud but there is a refined sense embedded in the design. As we design, we came to understand “miyabi” we want to express in our design is the pomp and the fine quality that can elevate our mind.
Project Duration: The project started in August 1, 2019 and finished in December 29, 2019 in Kinosaki, Hyogo.
Team Members: Lead Designer: Akitoshi Imafuku, Designer: Kenken Murakami, Lighting Designer: Masanobu Takeishi (Illumination of City Environment, Ltd.), Kimono Textile: SANSAI, Special Art: Art Stock, Special Art: r inc., Graphic Design: Yuki Ueji, Construction: Solid, and Client: Mikio Nakae (SUMIHEI)
Image Credits: Photographer: Daisuke Shima (ad hoc inc.)

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