Bizen Sue Hotela by Kazutoshi Arimoto is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Arkitektura, Eraikin eta Egitura Diseinua Competition Category.

BurdinaArkitektura· 2025

Bizen Sue Hotela

by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Client: Arimoto Construction Co., Ltd.

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Bizen Sue Hotela

Bizen Sue Okayama prefekturako Bizen hirian kokatutako hotel bat da. Bi solairuko egitura hau, zurezkoa, inguruko paisaiarekin bat egiteko diseinatua dago. Material naturalek beroa eta lasaitasuna ematen diote barnealdeari. Bainua Bizen zeramikaz eginda dago, 1.400 urteko historia duen bertako ohiko eskulangintza. Leiho ugarik gunearen malda jarraitzen dute, eguzki-argia eta aireztapen naturala eskainiz, argiztapen artifiziala eta aire girotua behar izatea murriztuz. Gela komun batek bezeroei elkar ezagutzeko aukera ematen die. Gunearen azalera 718 metro koadrokoa da.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

Bizen Sue Hotela 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. Bizen Sue Hotela 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. Bizen Sue Hotela zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This building has been designed to blend in with the surrounding natural environment and to become one with the surrounding scenery. By making use of natural materials a space that gives a sense of warmth and calm has been created. The aim is to create a place where visitors can relax their minds and bodies while feeling close to nature.
Furthermore by creating a building that resonates with the local history and culture a special space has been created where visitors can experience the unique charm of the area.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 718 square meters
Total floor area 265 square meters
Tags: Architecture, Hotel, NaturalMaterials, Building, Bizenpottery
Production Technology: Wooden architecture second story building
Design Challenge: As the construction site has a difference in elevation we have made use of this characteristic and adopted a design that uses the difference in elevation to create a vaulted structure. This has brought a sense of openness to the space, while also reducing construction costs by minimizing unnecessary construction work. It is a rational design that achieves both functionality and economy while harmonizing with the natural terrain.
Research: While traditional craft Bizen pottery has excellent characteristics as a vase or plate there were many issues with using it as a material for baths. However through the skills and ingenuity of skilled craftsmen we have overcome these difficulties and created a special space that combines texture and functionality. This is a bath that fuses tradition and innovation.
Inspiration: When designing this hotel the first element I focused on was the bath made using the locally crafted pottery bizenyaki
with a 1400 year history bizen pottery is a traditional craft that exudes a rustic yet profound presence adding depth and character to the space by incorporating this material I aimed to create a unique environment where nature history and local culture come together in harmony.
Project Duration: To be completed in 2024 in Bizen City Okayama Prefecture
Operation Flow: We have prepared a room where guests can interact with each other.
In addition we have made effective use of the natural light and wind by placing many windows to take advantage of the difference in elevation and we have secured comfortable lighting and ventilation. We have realized an ecological space that makes the most of natural power without relying on artificial lighting or air conditioning and we have created a sustainable environment where you can spend time comfortably.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami