TOKI to TOKI Japoniako Hotel Tradizionala by Akitoshi Imafuku

TOKI to TOKI Japoniako Hotel Tradizionala by Akitoshi Imafuku is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Barruko Espazioa eta Erakusketa Diseinua Competition Category.

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TOKI to TOKI Japoniako Hotel Tradizionala

by Akitoshi Imafuku

Client: SUMIHEI Annex TOKI to TOKI

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Barrualdea Category

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The Design

About TOKI to TOKI Japoniako Hotel Tradizionala

TOKI TOKI txinatar karaktereekin "denboraldia eta ordua" esan nahi du eta diseinatzaileek denboraldi aldaketekin gozatu ahal izateko leku bat diseinatu nahi dute poliki-poliki igaro ahala. Atarian, aulkiak espazio nahiko zabaletan kokatu ziren, espazio pertsonala zaintzeko janariaz eta komunikazioaz gozatu bitartean. Tatami itxurako forma geometrikoa eta argien eredua ibaian eta sahats zuhaitzean inspiratzen dira hotel honen aurrean, eta giro magikoa baina lasaigarria sortzen dute. Tabernako espazioan, forma organikoko sofa bikaina diseinatu zuten Jotaro SAITO ehungintzailearekin.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

TOKI to TOKI Japoniako Hotel Tradizionala Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. TOKI to TOKI Japoniako Hotel Tradizionala oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. TOKI to TOKI Japoniako Hotel Tradizionala zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

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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