L Company Maison d'hôtes de la société L by Keiji Harada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award d'Or in Design d'Architecture, Bâtiment et Structure Competition Category.
OrArchitecture· 2026
L Company Maison d'hôtes de la société L
by Keiji Harada
Client: Harada Keiji Design Office
A' Design Award d'Or Winner in Architecture Category
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The Design
About L Company Maison d'hôtes de la société L
Conçu comme une maison d'hôtes d'entreprise pour un groupe diversifié, ce projet constitue un lieu d'accueil chaleureux pour les investisseurs, les partenaires commerciaux et les entrepreneurs. Le design intègre des espaces de réception, des salles de réunion et des hébergements au sein d'une expérience architecturale unifiée. Une composition continue en marbre a été soigneusement élaborée afin d'exprimer la vision dynamique de l'entreprise et sa stratégie de croissance à long terme. La conception spatiale allie élégance, fonctionnalité et confort, créant un environnement propice à la communication, à l'hospitalité et à des échanges commerciaux enrichissants.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award d'Or
L Company Maison d'hôtes de la société L est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Or, une reconnaissance immensément prestigieuse décernée à des designs de premier ordre, merveilleux et remarquables. Les lauréats Or sont des créations extrêmement innovantes, visionnaires et d'un éclat glamour éblouissant, qui reflètent le génie, la sagesse et la maîtrise de leurs concepteurs. L Company Maison d'hôtes de la société L est censé être une invention très louée, avant-gardiste et monumentale, qui apporte une valeur sans précédent. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Or est un projet spectaculaire et respecté qui sert grandement l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. L Company Maison d'hôtes de la société L crée de vifs sentiments de désir, éveille la passion, encourage la créativité et nous fascine.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This architectural and spatial design project was commissioned by L Company, a diversified enterprise engaged in various business ventures. The guesthouse, owned by the company, features a welcoming hall, meeting rooms, and accommodation spaces, all designed to offer a serene and refined environment for visiting guests.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Structure Type:
Reinforced concrete (RC) structure with one basement level and three stories above ground.
Floor Areas:
Basement: 300 m2
1st Floor: 737 m2
2nd Floor: 522 m2
3rd Floor: 146 m2
Total Floor Area:
1,705 m2 - Tags
- Architectural design, interior design, spatial design, guesthouses, conference rooms, halls
- Production Technology
- A particular highlight is the grand design of the welcome hall's flooring, where the dynamic, uninterrupted veining of the marble flows seamlessly across the space, creating a powerful and majestic impression. This striking feature sets the tone for the entire property, where only natural materials have been used. Floors and walls are finished with elegant marble, ceilings are coated in traditional Japanese plaster, and all furniture is crafted from solid natural wood and genuine leather, evoking a refined and timeless atmosphere.
- Design Challenge
- A key challenge in this project was the careful selection of natural materials. The thin layers of traditional plaster required repeated and meticulous base preparation to prevent cracking. Solid wood was prone to warping depending on environmental conditions. For the leather elements, only the highest-quality sections with minimal blemishes or discoloration were used. Despite the difficulty in sourcing such materials, the resulting space is one of exceptional warmth, quality, and presence.
- Research
- In every project we undertake, we carefully consider the unique characteristics of the location and all relevant conditions to propose a design that best meets the client's needs. For this project, positioned as a guest house for business use, our aim was to create an atmosphere where guests can feel at ease - free from tension - as if they were experiencing a scene from a serene resort. The design is intentionally simple yet dynamic, evoking a sense of calm sophistication.
- Inspiration
- This project began as a challenge to overcome strict architectural limitations. As a guesthouse welcoming international visitors, the low ceilings and confined atmosphere posed a design dilemma. By embracing simplicity and using dynamic materials, I aimed to transform the space - creating a sense of openness, elegance, and vitality despite its physical constraints.
- Project Duration
- This project was carried out in Fukuoka City over a period of two years starting from 2022.
- Operation Flow
- Upon arrival, guests are struck by the profound sense of gravitas and refined aesthetics that define the facility.
This impression is soon deepened by the sincere hospitality of the staff, whose service reflects unwavering dedication to comfort and care.
Guests may momentarily wonder whether their visit is for business or leisure, as they are gently enveloped in an atmosphere of calm and distinction.
This is not merely a place to stay; it is a guesthouse where the ordinary is gracefully transcended. - Image Credits
- Aii Images:photographer Toshihisa Ishii （Blitz Studio）2023
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