TOKI to TOKI Hôtel Traditionnel Japonais by Akitoshi Imafuku

TOKI to TOKI Hôtel Traditionnel Japonais by Akitoshi Imafuku is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award de Fer in Design d'Intérieur Competition Category.

FerIntérieur· 2020

TOKI to TOKI Hôtel Traditionnel Japonais

by Akitoshi Imafuku

Client: SUMIHEI Annex TOKI to TOKI

A' Design Award de Fer Winner in Intérieur Category

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The Design

About TOKI to TOKI Hôtel Traditionnel Japonais

TOKI à TOKI en caractères chinois signifie «saison et temps» et les designers souhaitent concevoir un lieu pour simplement profiter des changements de saison tout en passant lentement le temps. Dans le hall, les tabourets étaient placés dans des espaces relativement larges entre eux pour chérir l'espace personnel tout en profitant de la nourriture et de la communication. Le sol en tatami de forme géométrique et le motif de lumières s'inspirent de la rivière et d'un saule en face de cet hôtel et créent une atmosphère magique mais relaxante. Dans l'espace bar, ils ont conçu le magnifique canapé aux formes organiques avec le designer textile Jotaro SAITO.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fer

TOKI to TOKI Hôtel Traditionnel Japonais est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer, une reconnaissance prestigieuse décernée à de bons designs qui répondent aux exigences professionnelles et industrielles attendues de créations bien conçues. Les lauréats Fer démontrent la grande compétence, la haute spécialisation, la compréhension experte et la capacité créative de leurs créateurs. TOKI to TOKI Hôtel Traditionnel Japonais est censé être une création très estimée, admirée et chérie, pratique et innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'industrie et présente des caractéristiques techniques compétentes associées à un savoir-faire et à du talent. TOKI to TOKI Hôtel Traditionnel Japonais est respecté pour sa rigueur et est conçu pour apporter des améliorations de la qualité de vie qui contribuent à faire du monde un monde meilleur.

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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