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TOKI to TOKI Ang by Akitoshi Imafuku

TOKI to TOKI Ang by Akitoshi Imafuku is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award nga Puthaw in Disenyo sa Espasyong Interyor ug Eksibisyon Competition Category.


PuthawInteryor· 2020

TOKI to TOKI Ang

by Akitoshi Imafuku

Client: SUMIHEI Annex TOKI to TOKI

A' Design Award nga Puthaw Winner in Interyor Category

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The Design

About TOKI to TOKI Ang

Ang TOKI sa TOKI sa mga karakter nga Intsik nagkahulugan nga "panahon ug oras" ug gusto sa mga tigdesinyo sa pagdisenyo sa usa ka lugar aron yano nga makatagamtam sa mga pagbag-o sa panahon samtang hinayhinay nga molabay ang panahon. Sa lobby, ang mga bangko gibutang sa medyo lapad nga wanang sa taliwala aron mahalipay ang personal nga wanang samtang nalingaw ang pagkaon ug komunikasyon. Ang geometrical shaped tatami floor ug ang sumbanan sa mga suga giinspirar sa sapa ug usa ka punoan sa willow sa atubang sa kini nga hotel, ug nakamugna og matahum apan nakapahupay nga palibut. Sa wanang sa bar, gidisenyo nila ang matahum nga pormag-organikong sofa nga adunay laraw nga laraw nga si Jotaro SAITO.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Puthaw

TOKI to TOKI Ang usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Puthaw, usa ka dungganon nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa maayong mga disenyo nga nakatagbo sa propesyonal ug industriyal nga mga gikinahanglan nga gipaabot gikan sa maayo ang pagkadisenyo nga mga paglalang. Ang mga mananaog sa Puthaw nagpakita og dakong kahanas, taas nga espesyalisasyon, eksperto nga pagsabot, ug mamugnaon nga abilidad sa ilang mga tiglalang. Gilauman nga ang TOKI to TOKI Ang mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga paglalang nga praktikal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Puthaw naghiusa sa labing maayong mga praktis sa industriya ug adunay hanas nga teknikal nga mga kinaiya nga nalambigit sa kahibalo ug talento. TOKI to TOKI Ang gitahod tungod sa pagkamaabtik niini ug gidisenyo aron maghatag og mga pagpaayo sa kalidad sa kinabuhi nga makatabang sa paghimo sa kalibutan nga mas maayong dapit.

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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