Bizen Sue Óga oikeraha hag̃ua (Hotel) by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Bizen Sue Óga oikeraha hag̃ua (Hotel) by Kazutoshi Arimoto is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Fiero in Arquitectura, Óga ha Mba'eguasu Jejapo Competition Category.

FieroArquitectura· 2025

Bizen Sue Óga oikeraha hag̃ua (Hotel)

by Kazutoshi Arimoto

Client: Arimoto Construction Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Fiero Winner in Arquitectura Category

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The Design

About Bizen Sue Óga oikeraha hag̃ua (Hotel)

Bizen Sue ha'e peteĩ óga oikeraha hag̃ua oĩva Bizen Táva, Okayama Provínsia-pe. Pe óga mokõi pisóva yvyráguigua ojejapo omoirũ hag̃ua umi yvy jerére oĩva. Umi mba'e ojejapóva yvýgui ome'ẽ pe óga ryepýpe peteĩ jepy'apy porã ha py'aguapy. Pe jahu'a ojejapo Bizen kambuchi apoygui, peteĩ mba'apo tradisional ko tetãyguakuéra apytépe, oguerekóva 1400 ary rire guive. Heta ovetã oiko yvy tenda ojeréva rehe ha oguerahauka pyharekue ára ha yvytu ndaha'éiva ojejapóva, upéicha ojoko hag̃ua tesapehape ha yvytu momboheguáva ojejapóva ndojerurevéi hag̃uáicha. Peteĩ koty oñondivepa ojeporúva omoheñói mba'e umi mba'apohára ojotopa hag̃ua. Pe yvy tenda oguereko 718 metro cuadrado.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fiero

Bizen Sue Óga oikeraha hag̃ua (Hotel) ohupyty A' Design Award Fiero, peteĩ ñehechakuaa prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño iporã-pe ohupytýva requisito profesional ha industrial oñeha'ãrõva creación iporã oñemoĩva-gui. Umi ganador Fiero ohechauka habilidad guasu, especialización yvate, comprensión experta ha capacidad creativa umi creador rehegua. Oñeha'ãrõ Bizen Sue Óga oikeraha hag̃ua (Hotel) ha'eha creación ojehayhúva, admirada ha estimada, práctica ha innovadora. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Fiero ombojoaju mejor práctica industria rehegua ha oguereko característica técnica competente ojoajúva conocimiento ha talento ndive. Bizen Sue Óga oikeraha hag̃ua (Hotel) oñerespeta hembiapo cuidadoso rupi ha oñemoĩ ome'ẽ hag̃ua mejora calidad de vida rehegua oipytyvõva yvy ape iporãve hag̃ua.

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