Bizen Sue Hôtel by Kazutoshi Arimoto is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Fer in Design d'Architecture, Bâtiment et Structure Competition Category.

FerArchitecture· 2025

Bizen Sue Hôtel

by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Client: Arimoto Construction Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award de Fer Winner in Architecture Category

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The Design

About Bizen Sue Hôtel

Bizen Sue est un hôtel situé à Bizen, dans la préfecture d'Okayama. Ce bâtiment en bois de deux étages a été conçu pour se fondre dans le paysage environnant. Les matériaux naturels confèrent à l'intérieur une atmosphère chaleureuse et sereine. Le bain est réalisé en céramique de Bizen, un artisanat traditionnel local fort de 1400 ans d'histoire. De nombreuses fenêtres épousent la pente du terrain et laissent entrer la lumière naturelle ainsi qu'une ventilation naturelle, réduisant ainsi le recours à l'éclairage artificiel et à la climatisation. Une salle commune permet aux hôtes de se rencontrer. La superficie du terrain est de 718 mètres carrés.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fer

Bizen Sue Hôtel 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. Bizen Sue Hôtel 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. Bizen Sue Hôtel 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

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