Tokumitsu Taanto Interno de Publika Necesejo by Nobuaki Miyashita

Tokumitsu Taanto Interno de Publika Necesejo by Nobuaki Miyashita is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Arĝenta A' Design Award in Dezajno de Interna Spaco kaj Ekspozicio Competition Category.

ArĝentoInterno· 2025

Tokumitsu Taanto Interno de Publika Necesejo

by Nobuaki Miyashita

Client: Life Housing Co., Ltd.,

Arĝenta A' Design Award Winner in Interno Category

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The Design

About Tokumitsu Taanto Interno de Publika Necesejo

Tokumitsu Taanto estas interno de publika necesejo situanta en Hakusan, Iŝikaŭa, Japanio. La ĉambro kovras 25 kvadratajn metrojn kaj havas plafonan altecon de 2,90 metroj. Pli ol 3.000 orfoliaj kaheloj kovras la murojn. Ĉiu kahelo estas 200-milimetra kvadrata porcelana kahelo kun teksturita surfaco, finita per mane aplikita orfolio de Kanazaŭa. La kaheloj estas metitaj kontraŭ malhela fono, kaj nerekta lumigado estas aranĝita por malkaŝi la reflektan kvaliton de la oro. La dezajno aplikas tradician japanan metiarton al nuntempa publika spaco.

The Recognition

About the Arĝenta A' Design Award

Tokumitsu Taanto Interno de Publika Necesejo estas gajninto de la Arĝenta A' Design Award, grandege prestiĝa rekono donata al plejklasaj, belegaj kaj impresaj dezajnoj. La Arĝentaj gajnintoj estas treege brilaj kaj treege kreemaj verkoj, kiuj ilustras la elstaran sperton, talenton kaj sagacon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Tokumitsu Taanto Interno de Publika Necesejo estu mirinda, montrinda verko, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj profunde nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Arĝentan A' Design Award estas tre rimarkinda, admirata inventaĵo, kiu profitigas kaj antaŭenigas la limojn de arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio. Tokumitsu Taanto Interno de Publika Necesejo estas vaste enviata kreaĵo, kiu vekas dezirojn, alportas pozitivajn sentojn kaj ekbrilas miron kaj mirigon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Golden Restroom at Hakusan Gateway Tokumitsu TaanTo is a one-of-a-kind interior space featuring Kanazawa gold leaf, a traditional Japanese craft. Over 3,000 gold leaf tiles adorn the walls, shifting in appearance with changing light. Set against a dark backdrop, indirect lighting accentuates the golden glow, creating a surreal experience akin to a luminous chamber floating in space.
Dimensions & Packaging: Room area: 25 square meters Ceiling height: 2.90m
Tags: interior design, gold leaf, luxury restroom, Kanazawa, cultural heritage, immersive experience
Production Technology: The gold leaf tiles are crafted using the UNESCO-listed Hand-Applied Gold Leaf technique. Each 200mm square porcelain tile features textured surfaces enhanced by meticulously applied gold leaf, creating depth and richness. The lighting design is strategically planned to maximize gold’s reflective qualities, enveloping the space in a serene, ethereal glow.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was crafting a space that maximizes the texture of gold leaf while maintaining a refined and immersive ambiance. Detailed studies of light angles and reflectivity were conducted to create a lighting design that showcases gold at its most mesmerizing.
Research: English: Type of Research: Interior design study Objective: Exploring the potential of traditional craftsmanship in spatial design Methodology: Analysis of gold leaf’s light reflection properties, lighting simulations Data Collection: Reflectivity measurements, visitor sensory evaluations Results: Creation of an immersive design using gold leaf Impact: Introducing new applications for Japanese traditional crafts
Inspiration: English: The core inspiration of this project is to transform the beauty of Kanazawa gold leaf, a symbol of Kaga culture, into a contemporary spatial experience. The golden enclosure is designed to immerse visitors in the profound artistry of traditional craftsmanship. The interplay of gold's sheen and shadows evolves with time, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere.
Project Duration: The project is located in Hakusan, Ishikawa, Japan, and was completed in April 2021.
Operation Flow: The restroom offers visitors an immersive experience enveloped in golden radiance. Indirect lighting dynamically alters the expression of the gold leaf, transforming the space into a living artwork of light and shadow. Users feel as if they have stepped into an art installation, elevating a routine activity into an extraordinary encounter.
Patents: N/A
Team Members: N/A
Image Credits: Image #1,#2,#3,#4,#5: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, 2021