Ebetsu Tsutaya Books Bùth Leabhraichean by Hikohito Konishi

Ebetsu Tsutaya Books Bùth Leabhraichean by Hikohito Konishi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

UmhaAiltireachd· 2020

Ebetsu Tsutaya Books Bùth Leabhraichean

by Hikohito Konishi

Client: Hikokonishi Architecture Inc

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About Ebetsu Tsutaya Books Bùth Leabhraichean

Is e bùth leabhraichean gnàth-bheatha a th’ ann an Ebetsu Tsutaya Books ann an Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Iapan. Tha an togalach air a chruthachadh le trì blocaichean, le cuspairean air inntinn, beatha agus biadh, air an cur an òrdugh ann an còig raointean gus tomad lèirsinneach structair a tha 140 meatair a leudachadh a lughdachadh. Tha na rumannan a-staigh a’ frèamadh sealladh na coille faisg air làimh agus a’ cumail faireachdainn aonachd. Tha stuthan amh a’ cruthachadh atmosphere sìtheil, a’ gabhail a-steach breigichean a chaidh a dhèanamh gu ionadail, ùrlaran cruadhtan, stàilinn structarail fosgailte, àirneis fiodha is stàilinn, agus dealbhadh an t-solais. Bidh am bùth leabhraichean cuideachd a’ cumail thachartasan airson muinntir an àite.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Ebetsu Tsutaya Books Bùth Leabhraichean air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Ebetsu Tsutaya Books Bùth Leabhraichean na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Ebetsu Tsutaya Books Bùth Leabhraichean a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Ebetsu Tsutaya Books, a lifestyle bookstore in Japan. The three blocks are assigned the themes of "Mind", "Life", and "Food" respectively, and the interior spaces are configured to enable visitors to appreciate a framed view of the forest and a sense of unity. The space creates a tranquil atmosphere for the visitors by utilizing raw materials, from the locally produced bricks, the concrete finished flooring, the exposed structural steel, furniture made with wood and steel, and to the lighting design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Lot area 33473m2
Total floor space 4423m2
Tags: bookstore, architecture, architect, japan
Production Technology: Steel framed Structure
Design Challenge: In order to restrict the volume of the structure spanning 140 meters, the three blocks within the structure have been given five zones by displacing their plan and layout. By doing so, the structure constitutes a unified group, and the subdivisions within it are thought to be effective in attracting more people. Intending to create a contrast to the greenery of the surrounding natural environment, bricks from three local companies were used for the exterior finish material. We are expecting them to age beautifully with the extruded cement panel base on the side surface.
Research: After completion of the building, events for residents have been planned out, nearly 50 events monthly and over 500 throughout the year, to contribute to the local culture, and it has played a central part in the local community offering much more than public buildings in the city.
Inspiration: Ebetsu Tsutaya Books was inspired from nature around and strived to create A Forest Library that proposes a lifestyle within a comfortable space. This building is not only a commercial facility selling goods but also a place striving to create and nurture a culture. This resonates with the resolution of the Tsutaya Books founder to "create places where people gather", which is passed on to us as our response to the theme of Slow-Life of Ebetsu Tsutaya Books.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2016 and completed in August 2018, located in in Ebetsu, Hokkaido Japan.
Operation Flow: Tsutaya Books, a lifestyle bookstore, has taken on a project with us to open their 20th store, after renewing their type of enterprise, in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido. The site is adjacent to "Four Seasons Promenade" in Ebetsu City and faces a forest thickly covered with large trees. The concept of the store is "A Forest Library to Enjoy a Slow-Life" and to create a place that proposes a lifestyle within a comfortable space.
Team Members: Hikohito Konishi
Yujin Sato
Culture Convenience Club Company, Limited
Image Credits: Nacasa & Partners Inc.